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Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Matauri Bay surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NNE swell with 3,331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with NNE 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 (Jun 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matauri Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Sat 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | |
261 | 554 | 693 | 875 | 1266 | 2242 | 3331 | 3113 | 3229 | 2022 | 1183 | 865 | 660 | 440 | 351 | 201 | 132 | 71 | 51 | 26 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 7:26AM1.92m | 8:06PM2.03m | 8:06AM1.91m | 8:46PM2.03m | 8:45AM1.90m | 9:24PM2.02m | 9:24AM1.88m | 10:01PM2.00m | 10:04AM1.87m | 10:37PM1.99m | 10:45AM1.85m | 11:17PM1.97m | 11:27AM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:18AM0.67m | 1:38PM0.54m | 1:59AM0.68m | 2:18PM0.54m | 2:40AM0.68m | 2:55PM0.55m | 3:21AM0.67m | 3:32PM0.56m | 4:01AM0.66m | 4:08PM0.59m | 4:42AM0.66m | 4:45PM0.61m | 5:24AM0.66m | 5:26PM0.64m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 |
1 | — | 1 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 27 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | N 18 | N 12 | N 16 | N 16 | N 15 | — | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 |
 kJ | 13 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 17 | — | 3113 | 3229 | 2022 | 1183 | 865 | 660 | 440 | 351 | 201 | 132 | 71 | 51 | 85 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | N 13 | N 17 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 11 | 46 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 45 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 14 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 261 | 554 | 693 | 875 | 1266 | 2242 | 3331 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 106 | 230 | 85 | 158 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 325 | 492 | 539 | 492 | 325 | 539 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 73 | 104 | 210 | 325 | 19 | 19 |
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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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