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Matata surf break

Matata surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 09 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
20.1° C
(Which is 2.3°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 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 10th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 10th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 10th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
4
2
4
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.7
NNE
2.1
NNE
2.3
NNE
2.1
NE
1.4
NNE
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)1191211101110988888148888898
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)296512691314919431306181103766450173716151529202744
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
NNE
5
SW
5
ENE
15
NNW
5
WSW
10
SW
15
ENE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
NNW
5
NW
5
N
15
N
5
NW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassonoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:13PM
1.78
11:45AM
1.92
12:09AM
1.70
12:39PM
1.84
1:05AM
1.63
1:31PM
1.75
2:03AM
1.57
2:24PM
1.67
3:00AM
1.53
3:16PM
1.60
3:55AM
1.51
4:07PM
1.55
4:47AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:28AM
0.07
6:07PM
0.17
6:21AM
0.16
7:01PM
0.22
7:14AM
0.26
7:54PM
0.27
8:07AM
0.35
8:46PM
0.31
9:01AM
0.43
9:36PM
0.34
9:55AM
0.48
10:25PM
0.36
10:48AM
0.50
Tue
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43
Sunset8:25--8:25--8:27--8:28--8:29--8:29--8:30--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C221723221722231825241420201619191719201721
Feels °C (?)221822211821211922211016161418171717181719
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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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