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Matata surf break

Matata surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
14.3° C
 (Which is 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 Friday (Sep 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matata in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 25th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NNW
1.2
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.9
N
1.2
N
1.3
N
1.4
N
1.4
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.3
N
1.4
N
1.7
N
2
N
2
N
3.5
NNE
Period(s) (?)7887666134566676667779
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2651736415864329761231531631241161321572483643841836
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
20
W
10
SSW
5
NE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
N
10
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
25
N
15
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
40
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:47PM
1.68
4:11AM
1.58
4:45PM
1.69
5:08AM
1.60
5:37PM
1.71
6:00AM
1.63
6:23PM
1.73
6:47AM
1.66
7:06PM
1.75
7:30AM
1.69
7:46PM
1.75
8:11AM
1.71
8:26PM
1.73
8:51AM
1.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
0.37
10:24AM
0.31
11:03PM
0.34
11:20AM
0.29
11:55PM
0.30
12:10PM
0.28
12:41AM
0.25
12:56PM
0.26
1:23AM
0.22
1:39PM
0.26
2:03AM
0.20
2:21PM
0.26
2:42AM
0.20
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58
Sunset6:05--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:09--
mod rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
8-12-------1112211431326
Temp. °C14121311711121014141414141515151515151415
Feels °C (?)1091093897991010101212121212121210
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bay of Plenty

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Matata (moderate winds from the W at WhakataneAeroAws 15 km from Matata). 1.4m 7s swell from the NNW with a 1.1m 7s swell from the NW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    47 minutes ago Matata
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Actual: 47 min ago

22 km/h
W
Cross-Off
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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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