Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 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
19.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matauri Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.8
NE
6
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
12
11
11
23
46
213
215
182
171
221
538
623
208
316
306
273
178
191
251
207
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
S
10
S
10
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
E
10
SE
15
SSE
25
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
cross
cross
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:33PM1.90m
4:56AM2.04m
5:28PM1.93m
5:45AM2.04m
6:18PM1.98m
6:32AM2.04m
7:05PM2.03m
7:16AM2.03m
7:49PM2.07m
7:57AM2.02m
8:32PM2.08m
8:36AM1.99m
9:12PM2.08m
9:13AM1.97m
Low Tide
10:34PM0.59m
11:07AM0.54m
11:29PM0.57m
11:56AM0.51m
00:18AM0.55m
12:42PM0.48m
1:02AM0.54m
1:25PM0.46m
1:44AM0.55m
2:06PM0.46m
2:25AM0.58m
2:45PM0.48m
3:04AM0.62m
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
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5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
2
1
Temp °C
19
15
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
17
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
15
15
16
13
17
17
15
16
16
16
16
14
12
11
10
11
13
13
13
14
14
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.3
ESE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.2
N
13
0.6
ENE
9
0.2
N
11
1.3
ENE
8
0.2
N
15
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
10
3
11
11
6
46
213
215
182
171
13
49
10
208
17
306
273
178
191
251
207
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
N
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
5
0.3
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
13
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
13
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
6
12
8
2
23
9
13
22
25
11
17
9
6
11
2
16
4
3
12
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
13
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
E
10
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
11
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
16
0.2
NNE
13
0.1
N
16
0.2
N
15
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
13
6
2
8
5
14
9
21
8
7
5
17
5
17
6
2
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
SE
3
0.4
E
4
0.7
E
6
0.6
ESE
4
1.4
ENE
8
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
6
2
1
4
33
8
221
538
623
181
316
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
1
2
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
4
2
2
Distance (km)
72
72
68
68
68
68
68
9
7
37
68
108
80
68
68
68
12
9
68
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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 16 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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