Matata surf break

Matata surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 15 Dec 2025 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
21.2° C
(Which is 3.1°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 Wednesday (Dec 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 17th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 17th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 16th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
1
N
1.6
N
1.4
N
0.7
NNE
0.5
NE
0.3
N
0.5
NE
0.6
ENE
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
1
NW
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
Period(s) (?)8885566713781216161515614141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)484651431471564023302343434646727275100918585
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
20
NNW
30
N
20
W
20
W
15
W
5
S
5
NNW
20
NNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
30
WNW
15
SW
15
W
25
WNW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
1.55
4:47AM
1.52
4:56PM
1.53
5:36AM
1.54
5:43PM
1.53
6:22AM
1.58
6:30PM
1.54
7:06AM
1.62
7:14PM
1.56
7:49AM
1.65
7:57PM
1.58
8:31AM
1.68
8:40PM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:25PM
0.36
10:48AM
0.50
11:13PM
0.36
11:39AM
0.50
11:59PM
0.35
12:28PM
0.48
12:45AM
0.33
1:14PM
0.46
1:29AM
0.30
2:00PM
0.43
2:13AM
0.28
2:44PM
0.40
2:55AM
0.26
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:31--8:31--8:32--8:32--8:34-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----18--------11-----
Temp. °C202017212018212215192017222218222316212317
Feels °C (?)181816181616161712151514181815171711151712
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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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