
Surf Forecasts:
Matakana Island surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 30 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matakana Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Matakana Island in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matakana Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ESE 4 | NE 10 | E 15 | E 13 | E 14 | E 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
60 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:46AM1.49m | 1:23PM1.52m | 1:39AM1.44m | 2:19PM1.49m | 2:36AM1.42m | 3:15PM1.50m | 3:33AM1.43m | 4:08PM1.54m | 4:27AM1.47m | 4:56PM1.60m | 5:16AM1.53m | 5:40PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:02AM0.44m | 7:34PM0.55m | 7:54AM0.47m | 8:30PM0.57m | 8:49AM0.48m | 9:27PM0.55m | 9:43AM0.46m | 10:21PM0.50m | 10:36AM0.42m | 11:11PM0.42m | 11:25AM0.37m | 11:57PM0.33m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NNW 5 | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 12 |
60 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | N 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 13 | E 12 | N 5 | NE 12 | N 6 | N 9 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 14 | — |
2 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | N 8 | E 15 | N 8 | NE 13 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 12 | E 9 | N 9 | E 8 | — | — | NE 10 | E 15 | E 13 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
— | 21 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | SW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 |
35 | 84 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 460 | 37 | 133 | 195 | 211 | 136 | 195 | 206 | 104 | 195 | 209 | 114 | 114 | 154 | 114 | 114 | 197 | 163 |
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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.










