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Matakana Island Surf Forecast
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Matakana Island surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Matakana Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matakana Island sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matakana Island this week:
The surf forecast for Matakana Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matakana Island in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 9th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 9th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matakana Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 7 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | |
152 | 90 | 84 | 196 | 284 | 198 | 275 | 178 | 707 | 1191 | 1131 | 960 | 604 | 471 | 278 | 200 | 135 | 176 | 281 | 417 | 402 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 9:41AM1.60m | 10:12PM1.68m | 10:23AM1.55m | 10:54PM1.64m | 11:06AM1.51m | 11:38PM1.60m | 11:51AM1.46m | 00:23AM1.58m | 12:41PM1.44m | 1:11AM1.57m | 1:35PM1.44m | 2:02AM1.59m | 2:32PM1.48m | 2:54AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM0.30m | 4:27AM0.42m | 4:38PM0.34m | 5:11AM0.45m | 5:21PM0.38m | 5:57AM0.48m | 6:06PM0.42m | 6:44AM0.49m | 6:53PM0.44m | 7:34AM0.47m | 7:44PM0.45m | 8:25AM0.42m | 8:38PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 152 | 39 | 84 | 196 | 3 | 2 | 53 | 178 | 200 | 1191 | 1131 | 960 | 604 | 471 | 278 | 200 | 135 | 176 | 92 | 48 | 402 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | N 11 | — | E 11 | N 7 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 13 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 40 | 90 | 42 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 114 | — | 79 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | N 14 | — | N 13 | N 13 | NW 5 | — | N 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 284 | 198 | 275 | 84 | 707 | 192 | 144 | 36 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 11 | 2 | 44 | 281 | 417 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 114 | 0 | 121 | 198 | 121 | 121 | 206 | 145 | 0 | 177 | 195 | 37 | 195 | 41 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 39 | 90 | 90 |
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Information about the Matakana Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Matakana Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matakana Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matakana Island 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 (Matakana Island) 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 Matakana Island 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Matakana Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 65 km (40 miles) away, Cambridge, Hamilton and Whakatane.
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