Matata surf break

Matata surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 25 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
19.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Dec 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 25th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 26th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 30th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.1
N
1.8
NNW
1.1
N
0.8
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
N
1.1
NNE
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1
N
1.3
N
1.4
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
Period(s) (?)1413131367778777778858877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13289899287278120621478210911111617822212095273173150131
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
20
NNW
5
SSW
10
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
15
WSW
5
NE
10
WNW
5
SSE
15
NNE
15
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
E
15
N
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcrosscrosscrossoffoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:12AM
1.72
11:28PM
1.55
11:53AM
1.72
12:14AM
1.55
12:37PM
1.71
1:04AM
1.56
1:25PM
1.71
1:59AM
1.58
2:17PM
1.71
2:57AM
1.62
3:14PM
1.71
3:58AM
1.67
4:15PM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:34PM
0.34
5:40AM
0.29
6:17PM
0.32
6:25AM
0.31
7:03PM
0.29
7:13AM
0.33
7:52PM
0.26
8:07AM
0.35
8:44PM
0.23
9:05AM
0.35
9:40PM
0.19
10:06AM
0.34
10:38PM
0.15
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--
Sunset-8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-----11252---132--311-
Temp. °C212118222120181515202017181717222118222118
Feels °C (?)181819201918171516181717151315212019212019
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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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