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Matata Surf Forecast
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Matata surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 30 Aug 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 Saturday (Aug 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) 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 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matata over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 95 | 93 | 129 | 226 | 202 | 32 | 20 | 8 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 81 | 31 | 20 | 10 | 14 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:41PM 1.57 | 12:13PM 1.54 | 12:26AM 1.51 | 1:02PM 1.50 | 1:14AM 1.46 | 1:55PM 1.48 | 2:07AM 1.44 | 2:51PM 1.48 | 3:03AM 1.44 | 3:46PM 1.52 | 4:00AM 1.47 | 4:39PM 1.59 | 4:54AM 1.53 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:59AM 0.36 | 6:22PM 0.48 | 6:45AM 0.41 | 7:11PM 0.53 | 7:34AM 0.44 | 8:04PM 0.56 | 8:26AM 0.45 | 9:00PM 0.56 | 9:21AM 0.43 | 9:57PM 0.52 | 10:15AM 0.38 | 10:52PM 0.45 | 11:08AM 0.32 | ||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | ||
| Sunset | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bay of Plenty
The wind is still cross-off at Matata (moderate winds from the W at WhakataneAeroAws 15 km from Matata). 0.5m 10s swell from the NE with a 0.2m 7s swell from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 47 min ago
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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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