Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 17 Dec 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
19.9° C
(Which is 1.1°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 (Dec 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 12 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 17th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 17th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 20th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
E
0.4
N
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)7781288151515141414131313121212151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48416051484672691099213613112112182726944716961
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
25
SW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
25
W
25
WNW
25
W
25
W
15
SW
5
WSW
25
WNW
10
WSW
15
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:43PM
1.88
7:29AM
1.93
7:29PM
1.87
8:14AM
1.96
8:12PM
1.88
8:56AM
1.99
8:54PM
1.89
9:36AM
2.01
9:36PM
1.89
10:15AM
2.03
10:18PM
1.90
10:53AM
2.04
11:01PM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:39PM
0.81
12:59AM
0.66
1:24PM
0.80
1:44AM
0.64
2:07PM
0.77
2:27AM
0.62
2:49PM
0.74
3:07AM
0.59
3:31PM
0.70
3:45AM
0.56
4:13PM
0.66
4:23AM
0.55
4:55PM
0.63
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--
Sunset-8:35--8:35--8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37-
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clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192016192116212118232317192016202220222018
Feels °C (?)141413161713171815191914151514181919191717
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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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