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Matata surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Matata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matata sea temperature is
20.8° C
 (Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matata this week:

The surf forecast for Matata over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matata in the next 12 days are 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 8th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 8th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 8th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
N
0.4
NNE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
NNE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.7
NE
1.1
NE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)1413131313131214101414141313146513131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1005557545629273823393936585541346455544749
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
15
NNW
5
SE
10
W
25
W
15
SW
15
W
20
W
10
W
10
NW
20
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		ononglasscrosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:21AM
1.91
11:45PM
1.71
12:09PM
1.83
12:36AM
1.65
12:57PM
1.74
1:27AM
1.59
1:44PM
1.65
2:19AM
1.54
2:32PM
1.57
3:11AM
1.51
3:22PM
1.52
4:04AM
1.49
4:14PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:42PM
0.15
5:55AM
0.17
6:30PM
0.19
6:43AM
0.27
7:18PM
0.25
7:32AM
0.36
8:04PM
0.31
8:21AM
0.44
8:52PM
0.36
9:12AM
0.50
9:40PM
0.39
10:05AM
0.54
10:30PM
0.41
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
---------------12--21
Temp. °C242518283121303222262722252419202019212020
Feels °C (?)222218252720272820242421232216192020222121
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Information about the Matata Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Matata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Matata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matata 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 (Matata) 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 Matata 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 Matata, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Whakatane which is 21 km (13 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 53 km (33 miles) away and Tauranga, 57 km (35 miles) away.

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