Matauri Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.04° S 173.91° E

Matauri Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matauri Bay sea temperature is
15.9°C
0.7° 

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


Matauri Bay surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matauri Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Matauri Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 8th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 8th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 8th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
1.2
N
8
0.2
ENE
10
0.5
N
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
15
0.3
NE
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
25
25
24
24
29
19
18
16
16
8
8
177
10
23
4
14
36
39
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
NW
5
SW
15
NW
20
NW
35
NW
35
WNW
30
WNW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
S
10
SSW
15
S
5
E
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
High Tide
00:21AM2.10m
12:51PM2.08m
1:14AM2.04m
1:50PM2.03m
2:12AM1.99m
2:58PM2.01m
3:17AM1.95m
4:06PM2.02m
4:27AM1.95m
5:11PM2.07m
5:35AM1.99m
6:10PM2.13m
Low Tide
6:26AM0.54m
6:54PM0.67m
7:23AM0.57m
7:56PM0.71m
8:25AM0.60m
9:03PM0.72m
9:32AM0.59m
10:12PM0.69m
10:39AM0.55m
11:17PM0.62m
11:43AM0.48m
00:16AM0.54m
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6:39
6:37
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6:35
6:33
6:33
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6:07
6:07
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 mm
1
6
10
Temp °C
14
17
17
15
14
15
13
15
16
16
17
16
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16
12
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Feels °C
11
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12
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11
9
13
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10
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12
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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.

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