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Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
20.2° 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 Friday (Jan 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 16th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 16th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.8
NE
1
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
ENE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
2.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)119999139911118788101099998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35232226293327273130354490123279327294194365338547
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ENE
0
E
10
NNW
15
N
5
WSW
5
E
10
NE
5
ESE
5
ESE
0
NNW
5
S
5
S
10
NE
5
SSE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		crossoncross-
on		glasscross-
off		crossglassglasscross-
on		onglassglasscrossglasscross-
on		crossoncross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:27PM
1.95
4:09AM
1.87
4:14PM
1.90
5:06AM
1.86
5:04PM
1.85
6:00AM
1.87
5:57PM
1.83
6:52AM
1.89
6:50PM
1.83
7:40AM
1.92
7:40PM
1.85
8:25AM
1.97
8:27PM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:42PM
0.70
10:04AM
0.88
10:33PM
0.76
11:01AM
0.91
11:25PM
0.78
11:56AM
0.92
12:18AM
0.77
12:47PM
0.89
1:09AM
0.74
1:35PM
0.84
1:56AM
0.68
2:20PM
0.77
2:39AM
0.62
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:39--8:39--8:39-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
---------121141-123719
Temp. °C242722202019222321222321212221222220202018
Feels °C (?)212323191921222222232422232523222321191914
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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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