Maori Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.86° S 174.44° E

Maori Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maori Bay sea temperature is
14.2° 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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 16,411 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maori Bay in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 25th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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SW
14
1.9
SW
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1.7
WSW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
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12
3
W
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WSW
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5.5
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16
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1.4
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11
1.3
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
822
1236
998
428
397
1279
8988
16411
12123
6738
4644
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2707
2036
1693
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429
466
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352
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Wind (km/h)
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15
WSW
10
NW
20
N
25
NNW
30
WNW
45
SW
40
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W
5
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SSE
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High Tide
4:36PM2.17m
4:58AM2.11m
5:43PM2.16m
6:05AM2.10m
6:46PM2.21m
7:06AM2.15m
7:40PM2.32m
7:58AM2.26m
8:26PM2.44m
8:42AM2.37m
9:07PM2.57m
9:22AM2.47m
9:44PM2.68m
Low Tide
10:19AM0.73m
10:53PM0.88m
11:20AM0.79m
11:59PM0.90m
12:22PM0.78m
1:00AM0.85m
1:19PM0.71m
1:53AM0.75m
2:08PM0.60m
2:38AM0.62m
2:50PM0.49m
3:19AM0.50m
3:29PM0.38m
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Temp °C
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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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