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Lat Long: 37.57° S 176.09° E

Matakana Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matakana Island sea temperature is
16.7°C
0.8° 

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


Matakana Island surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, N swell with 514 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NE swell.

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 Thursday (Nov 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Nov 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 5th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 7th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 15th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matakana Island over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:20PM1.75m
3:54AM1.61m
4:19PM1.73m
4:55AM1.63m
5:15PM1.72m
5:50AM1.66m
6:06PM1.71m
6:40AM1.70m
6:53PM1.71m
7:26AM1.74m
7:38PM1.71m
8:09AM1.76m
8:20PM1.70m
Low Tide
9:43PM0.27m
10:02AM0.32m
10:42PM0.26m
11:02AM0.34m
11:36PM0.24m
11:57AM0.34m
00:25AM0.22m
12:49PM0.34m
1:11AM0.20m
1:36PM0.33m
1:54AM0.20m
2:21PM0.32m
2:36AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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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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