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Matata surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 NZST
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 (Jul 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matata in the next 12 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matata over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 165 | 229 | 85 | 16 | 41 | 19 | 45 | 191 | 38 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 44 | 32 | 62 | 29 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:09PM 1.82 | 10:32AM 1.66 | 10:55PM 1.82 | 11:22AM 1.67 | 11:43PM 1.80 | 12:16PM 1.68 | 12:35AM 1.77 | 1:13PM 1.68 | 1:31AM 1.74 | 2:13PM 1.70 | 2:30AM 1.72 | 3:14PM 1.72 | 3:32AM 1.71 | 4:16PM 1.75 | 4:33AM 1.71 | 5:16PM 1.79 | 5:33AM 1.72 | 6:12PM 1.83 | 6:30AM 1.73 | 7:06PM 1.87 | 7:23AM 1.74 | 7:56PM 1.88 | 8:14AM 1.73 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:33AM 0.21 | 4:43PM 0.20 | 5:19AM 0.18 | 5:33PM 0.23 | 6:08AM 0.17 | 6:25PM 0.27 | 7:00AM 0.17 | 7:22PM 0.30 | 7:55AM 0.17 | 8:22PM 0.32 | 8:53AM 0.17 | 9:25PM 0.33 | 9:53AM 0.17 | 10:28PM 0.32 | 10:53AM 0.16 | 11:30PM 0.30 | 11:52AM 0.13 | 12:29AM 0.26 | 12:47PM 0.12 | 1:23AM 0.23 | 1:39PM 0.11 | 2:15AM 0.20 | ||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 |
| Sunset | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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