Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 10 Feb 2026 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
21.4° 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 Monday (Feb 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
N
0.5
NE
0.6
ENE
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.7
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.3
N
0.3
E
Period(s) (?)14991816167887713121299111191110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37415498821252124002701488850461401108111439412318
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
SSE
15
SE
25
ESE
15
SE
20
E
20
E
20
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
SSE
20
S
25
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
onononononcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:18AM
1.87
3:24PM
1.87
4:17AM
1.83
4:15PM
1.82
5:17AM
1.83
5:14PM
1.79
6:14AM
1.86
6:15PM
1.80
7:06AM
1.90
7:12PM
1.84
7:54AM
1.96
8:02PM
1.89
8:39AM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:55PM
0.77
9:17AM
0.92
9:46PM
0.83
10:14AM
0.96
10:40PM
0.86
11:14AM
0.96
11:38PM
0.84
12:11PM
0.92
12:36AM
0.79
1:03PM
0.85
1:27AM
0.72
1:52PM
0.77
2:13AM
0.64
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58
Sunset8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:19--8:17--
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212022222022222122232125231822221923231822
Feels °C (?)212120202021212124242324201318171622221621
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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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