Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 22 Nov 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
18.6° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Saturday (Nov 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 22nd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 26th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 26th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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 Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
ENE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
1.5
NE
2.1
NE
2.2
NE
2.1
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)91010101010101099111111111110101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26134240034834138433434224717822953410721170952610520363250205149
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
NE
5
SSW
10
ESE
5
NNW
10
SSE
15
SE
15
NE
10
SE
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
25
NW
20
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
2.02
10:00PM
1.91
10:38AM
2.02
10:39PM
1.90
11:15AM
2.01
11:20PM
1.88
11:53AM
1.99
12:02AM
1.86
12:35PM
1.97
12:46AM
1.84
1:22PM
1.95
1:33AM
1.82
2:13PM
1.94
2:25AM
1.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:54PM
0.68
4:09AM
0.55
4:34PM
0.67
4:45AM
0.57
5:15PM
0.67
5:22AM
0.59
5:58PM
0.67
6:02AM
0.61
6:42PM
0.67
6:47AM
0.64
7:28PM
0.67
7:35AM
0.66
8:18PM
0.67
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-8:13--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:19-
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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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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