Matauri Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.04° S 173.91° E

Matauri Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matauri Bay sea temperature is
16.9°C
0.0° 

Matauri Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Matauri Bay surf forecast from 7 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, N swell with 309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 7th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 7th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 10th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
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ENE
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1.2
N
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1.3
NNE
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0.4
N
14
0.7
ENE
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7
0.9
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1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
N
7
1.4
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7
1.4
NNE
7
1.1
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7
0.6
ENE
9
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
73
61
123
183
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46
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81
124
234
188
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173
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Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
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NNW
20
N
25
NW
20
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
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ENE
20
N
25
N
25
NNE
25
N
30
N
25
N
15
NW
25
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
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NW
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SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
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High Tide
6:18PM2.06m
6:53AM1.99m
7:07PM2.06m
7:43AM2.04m
7:54PM2.05m
8:29AM2.09m
8:38PM2.03m
9:14AM2.11m
9:20PM2.01m
9:57AM2.11m
10:01PM1.98m
10:38AM2.09m
10:40PM1.94m
Low Tide
00:30AM0.48m
12:53PM0.55m
1:18AM0.45m
1:40PM0.54m
2:04AM0.44m
2:25PM0.54m
2:48AM0.43m
3:08PM0.56m
3:29AM0.45m
3:51PM0.59m
4:10AM0.48m
4:33PM0.63m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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