Matata Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.89° S 176.76° E

Matata Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matata sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.2° 

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


Matata surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NE swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with NE 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matata in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 8th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 8th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 8th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
9
1.7
NE
10
1.5
NE
10
1.3
NE
9
1
NE
9
0.8
NE
8
0.8
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8
0.7
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0.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
396
546
391
263
142
95
93
58
46
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37
33
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37
41
41
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
NNE
10
S
15
SE
10
N
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
NNW
5
W
5
N
15
NNW
10
S
5
SW
10
NNE
5
S
5
NE
15
N
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:39PM1.73m
5:08AM1.63m
5:36PM1.76m
6:06AM1.68m
6:29PM1.78m
6:59AM1.73m
7:18PM1.79m
7:47AM1.77m
8:03PM1.79m
8:32AM1.79m
8:47PM1.78m
9:15AM1.80m
9:29PM1.75m
Low Tide
10:59PM0.28m
11:19AM0.26m
11:57PM0.23m
12:16PM0.25m
00:49AM0.18m
1:09PM0.23m
1:36AM0.14m
1:58PM0.22m
2:21AM0.12m
2:43PM0.22m
3:03AM0.13m
3:27PM0.24m
3:44AM0.16m
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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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