Matata Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.89° S 176.76° E

Matata Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matata sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.9° 

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


Matata surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with 265 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matata this week:

The surf forecast for Matata over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matata in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 25th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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0
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
9
1.7
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
16
0.1
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
10
25
265
186
171
27
8
5
4
9
8
3
2
2
2
4
5
3
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
WSW
20
NNW
20
WNW
20
W
35
W
20
WSW
10
S
5
ENE
10
S
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
S
10
S
5
N
10
SSE
10
S
10
N
5
SW
Wind State
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glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
2:04AM1.55m
2:44PM1.53m
2:55AM1.50m
3:36PM1.52m
3:47AM1.48m
4:28PM1.53m
4:38AM1.49m
5:17PM1.56m
5:27AM1.51m
6:04PM1.60m
6:14AM1.53m
6:48PM1.65m
Low Tide
8:21AM0.37m
8:47PM0.51m
9:11AM0.40m
9:40PM0.54m
10:02AM0.41m
10:33PM0.53m
10:53AM0.39m
11:25PM0.51m
11:42AM0.36m
00:14AM0.47m
12:28PM0.32m
1:01AM0.42m
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7:20
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5:17
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 mm
7
Temp °C
9
13
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Feels °C
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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.

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