Matakana Island surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 05 Nov 2025 NZDT
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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
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Nov 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matakana Island in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 5th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 5th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 12th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matakana Island over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NNE
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
1
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
1.2
NE
1.7
NNE
Period(s) (?)888888888799988888857
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)86719958455564483754132179129136954442393785254
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
15
N
10
S
5
N
15
NNE
10
SSW
5
NE
15
NNW
10
SW
5
NE
15
N
10
SSW
0
WSW
15
N
10
SW
5
NE
15
NNE
0
E
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:03PM
1.90
7:40AM
1.94
7:56PM
1.94
8:32AM
2.01
8:49PM
1.96
9:24AM
2.04
9:42PM
1.94
10:17AM
2.03
10:36PM
1.89
11:12AM
1.99
11:32PM
1.81
12:07PM
1.92
12:30AM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:57PM
0.18
1:24AM
-0.00
1:52PM
0.12
2:16AM
-0.06
2:47PM
0.08
3:09AM
-0.08
3:41PM
0.07
4:01AM
-0.06
4:36PM
0.09
4:55AM
-0.00
5:31PM
0.14
5:49AM
0.08
6:28PM
0.20
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Sunrise6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00--
Sunset-7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202016181917182118182018202018181917181818
Feels °C (?)171714161717181918181918181818171718181818
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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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