Matata surf break

Matata surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 03 Jan 2026 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
20.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Saturday (Jan 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 3rd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 3rd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 4th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
ENE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
Period(s) (?)8889811108991516151414141313131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)70747083624840318779748171106106965557545329
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
E
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
10
SSE
5
N
15
NNW
10
N
0
E
15
N
0
NE
5
W
15
N
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
N
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
1.82
7:55AM
1.95
8:12PM
1.84
8:49AM
1.98
9:07PM
1.84
9:41AM
1.99
10:01PM
1.81
10:32AM
1.96
10:53PM
1.77
11:21AM
1.91
11:45PM
1.71
12:09PM
1.83
12:36AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:13PM
0.21
1:35AM
0.02
2:12PM
0.16
2:31AM
-0.00
3:08PM
0.12
3:24AM
0.00
4:01PM
0.11
4:15AM
0.03
4:53PM
0.12
5:06AM
0.09
5:42PM
0.15
5:55AM
0.17
6:30PM
0.19
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--
Sunset-8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37-
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
8541-----2------------
Temp. °C171917212217192018222118222318232319293022
Feels °C (?)171814181915181918222019192017222120272723
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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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