Matata Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.89° S 176.76° E

Matata Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matata sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.2° 

Matata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Matata surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matata this week:

The surf forecast for Matata over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matata in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 3rd Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 5th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 5th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matata over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
33
54
66
80
134
131
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247
213
127
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111
145
198
198
166
102
113
47
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
NW
5
E
10
NNE
5
SE
10
E
10
NNE
10
S
5
ESE
15
NNW
5
SSE
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ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
W
10
WNW
20
NNW
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:42AM1.65m
2:17PM1.77m
2:48AM1.61m
3:18PM1.74m
3:52AM1.60m
4:17PM1.71m
4:53AM1.62m
5:12PM1.70m
5:48AM1.65m
6:04PM1.70m
6:38AM1.69m
6:51PM1.69m
Low Tide
7:56AM0.22m
8:39PM0.26m
8:58AM0.28m
9:41PM0.27m
10:00AM0.31m
10:39PM0.25m
10:59AM0.33m
11:33PM0.23m
11:55AM0.33m
00:23AM0.21m
12:47PM0.33m
1:09AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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 16 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.

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