Maori Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.86° S 174.44° E

Maori Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maori Bay sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.6° 

Maori Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Maori Bay surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,941 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maori Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Maori Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maori Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 10th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 16th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maori Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WSW
15
1.9
WSW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.5
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15
1.4
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15
1.3
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14
1.1
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14
0.7
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18
1.6
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16
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1.9
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16
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16
1.6
WSW
14
2.5
W
9
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4
WSW
13
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1487
1999
1486
1356
1028
840
638
456
319
1388
1953
1159
1834
1788
1042
1027
1116
4941
4023
3331
2362
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
20
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NW
5
NE
10
N
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
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NW
20
NNW
25
SSW
25
SW
30
SSE
25
S
25
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25
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:59AM2.82m
10:13PM2.89m
10:35AM2.88m
10:49PM2.87m
11:11AM2.88m
11:24PM2.81m
11:45AM2.83m
11:59PM2.71m
12:21PM2.73m
00:35AM2.57m
12:57PM2.60m
1:13AM2.41m
1:38PM2.44m
1:56AM2.25m
Low Tide
4:06PM0.13m
4:27AM0.03m
4:45PM0.11m
5:03AM0.05m
5:22PM0.15m
5:38AM0.12m
5:59PM0.24m
6:13AM0.24m
6:36PM0.37m
6:49AM0.38m
7:14PM0.52m
7:27AM0.55m
7:57PM0.69m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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Information about the Maori Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Maori Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maori Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maori Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Maori Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Maori Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Maori Bay is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Waitakere. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Waitakere. Waitakere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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