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Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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Matauri Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matauri Bay sea temperature is
15.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matauri Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Matauri Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 23rd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.1
E
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
ESE
0.2
N
1.4
NNE
1.5
N
1.5
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.6
NNE
2
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)121211111110151013131381266667777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55554444433611122165172235214360233168
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
20
NW
25
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SE
20
ENE
30
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
N
30
N
30
N
25
NNW
5
SSE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:11AM
1.93
3:57PM
1.99
4:20AM
1.89
4:59PM
2.00
5:23AM
1.90
5:55PM
2.03
6:19AM
1.94
6:45PM
2.07
7:08AM
1.98
7:31PM
2.10
7:55AM
2.03
8:13PM
2.10
8:38AM
2.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:23AM
0.63
10:04PM
0.72
10:28AM
0.62
11:06PM
0.68
11:29AM
0.58
12:02AM
0.62
12:23PM
0.52
12:52AM
0.56
1:10PM
0.48
1:37AM
0.51
1:53PM
0.46
2:19AM
0.47
2:33PM
0.48
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:13--6:13-
Sunset--6:15--6:16--6:17--6:17--6:19--6:20--6:21
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----52----------96--
Temp. °C131616161716131616111314141616161616161616
Feels °C (?)1112121110111011108101091111121111111515
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Matauri Bay (light winds from the W at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 25 km from Matauri Bay). 0.2m 11s groundswell from the NE with a 0.2m 10s swell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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7 km/h
W
0.0
15.5
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Matauri Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Matauri Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Matauri Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matauri Bay 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 (Matauri Bay) 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 Matauri Bay 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 Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Matauri Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 80 km (50 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Whangarei which is 85 km (53 miles) away

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