Matata Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.89° S 176.76° E

Matata Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Matata sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.3° 

Matata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Matata surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NW swell with 295 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matata this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matata in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matata over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
1.2
NNW
5
1.6
NNW
6
1
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
6
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.5
NNW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
1
1
2
3
5
4
5
64
179
102
35
13
5
5
4
4
4
4
14
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
S
5
SW
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
30
NW
20
W
15
WSW
10
N
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:33AM1.58m
1:09PM1.55m
1:23AM1.51m
2:02PM1.51m
2:16AM1.46m
2:57PM1.49m
3:11AM1.44m
3:52PM1.50m
4:05AM1.45m
4:44PM1.54m
4:57AM1.48m
5:32PM1.59m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.41m
6:51AM0.35m
7:16PM0.48m
7:39AM0.41m
8:08PM0.54m
8:31AM0.44m
9:03PM0.56m
9:25AM0.45m
10:00PM0.55m
10:19AM0.43m
10:54PM0.51m
11:10AM0.39m
11:44PM0.45m
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:46
6:45
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:43
5:44
5:45
5:45
 mm
1
Temp °C
14
10
14
16
11
15
16
11
14
14
12
15
15
11
14
16
11
15
18
14
Feels °C
10
7
11
12
8
10
11
7
9
9
8
12
11
8
10
11
8
11
15
12
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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 16 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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