Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 26 Nov 2025 NZDT
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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
19.7° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Nov 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 12 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 26th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 26th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 27th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NE
1.8
ENE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)111111111010101099999101010109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)65277188773059646333523517617614414414720419819415110610610683
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
0
NE
10
NNW
25
NW
10
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
25
NW
5
WSW
15
NW
25
WNW
20
NW
10
SW
15
NNW
10
SE
15
ENE
15
NNE
25
N
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:46AM
1.84
1:22PM
1.95
1:33AM
1.82
2:13PM
1.94
2:25AM
1.81
3:07PM
1.96
3:24AM
1.83
4:02PM
1.99
4:30AM
1.88
4:57PM
2.04
5:35AM
1.97
5:53PM
2.10
6:35AM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:42PM
0.67
6:47AM
0.64
7:28PM
0.67
7:35AM
0.66
8:18PM
0.67
8:28AM
0.68
9:13PM
0.65
9:27AM
0.70
10:12PM
0.60
10:32AM
0.69
11:10PM
0.53
11:37AM
0.65
12:07AM
0.44
12:36PM
0.59
Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Sunrise--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03
Sunset8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-------1----12-----412
Temp. °C201921212023222022231921221922231919202120
Feels °C (?)202120182021202122201921201623221918192017
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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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