Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 22 May 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
19.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matauri Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 24th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.5
NE
9
3
NE
9
3
NE
10
3.5
NE
10
3.5
NE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3
ENE
10
2.5
NE
10
2.3
NE
10
2
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
541
638
1003
1034
1526
1914
2294
2564
2644
2400
2104
1633
1200
978
710
454
374
274
192
151
120
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:11PM2.07m
00:44AM2.18m
1:08PM2.00m
1:40AM2.12m
2:06PM1.93m
2:36AM2.07m
3:07PM1.90m
3:30AM2.03m
4:06PM1.90m
4:21AM2.00m
5:00PM1.92m
5:10AM1.98m
5:50PM1.96m
Low Tide
6:15PM0.41m
6:53AM0.49m
7:10PM0.49m
7:50AM0.52m
8:07PM0.57m
8:47AM0.54m
9:05PM0.63m
9:42AM0.55m
10:03PM0.66m
10:34AM0.56m
10:58PM0.67m
11:23AM0.55m
11:49PM0.67m
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
17
18
17
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
10
12
11
14
13
13
13
11
11
11
11
12
14
14
13
13
15
15
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
11
0.1
NW
9
3
ENE
10
2.5
NE
10
2.3
NE
10
2
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
Energy kJ
3
5
2
12
22
3
1633
1200
978
710
454
374
274
192
151
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
8
0.8
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.8
E
8
Energy kJ
3
1
2
120
65
65
63
45
76
88
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
10
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.5
NE
9
3
NE
9
3
NE
10
3.5
NE
10
3.5
NE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3.5
ENE
10
0.9
ESE
8
Energy kJ
541
638
1003
1034
1526
1914
2294
2564
2644
2400
2104
109
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
4
1
Distance (km)
68
68
70
68
108
68
68
205
80
205
68
68
68
68
12
37
68
68
53
68
65
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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