Matata surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NE swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matata in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matata over the next 16 days.
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