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Matakana Island Surf Forecast
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Matakana Island surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 13 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matakana Island this week:
The surf forecast for Matakana Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matakana Island in the next 12 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matakana Island over the next 12 days.
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| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 530 | 361 | 228 | 157 | 158 | 156 | 143 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 55 | 273 | 111 | 56 | 30 | 23 | 117 | 255 | 463 | 502 | 375 | 400 | 844 | 1230 | 1163 | 846 | 651 | 415 | 238 | 206 | 135 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:34PM 1.69 | 7:44AM 1.63 | 8:14PM 1.71 | 8:23AM 1.62 | 8:54PM 1.71 | 9:03AM 1.61 | 9:34PM 1.70 | 9:43AM 1.58 | 10:15PM 1.68 | 10:25AM 1.55 | 10:58PM 1.66 | 11:10AM 1.53 | 11:43PM 1.66 | 12:00PM 1.51 | 12:32AM 1.67 | 12:56PM 1.52 | 1:25AM 1.69 | 1:56PM 1.56 | 2:21AM 1.72 | 2:57PM 1.62 | 3:18AM 1.77 | 3:58PM 1.71 | 4:16AM 1.81 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:45AM 0.38 | 1:59PM 0.26 | 2:27AM 0.38 | 2:40PM 0.27 | 3:08AM 0.39 | 3:20PM 0.28 | 3:50AM 0.41 | 4:01PM 0.30 | 4:33AM 0.42 | 4:43PM 0.32 | 5:18AM 0.43 | 5:27PM 0.34 | 6:05AM 0.42 | 6:15PM 0.35 | 6:56AM 0.38 | 7:08PM 0.35 | 7:50AM 0.33 | 8:05PM 0.34 | 8:46AM 0.26 | 9:04PM 0.32 | 9:43AM 0.18 | 10:05PM 0.28 | 10:39AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Tue 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sun 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 |
| Sunset | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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