Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 15 Feb 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
21.4° 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 Monday (Feb 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 12 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 19th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.7
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
1.2
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)1299111110101091111119910999998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4476140152114786632363533332807196614060576141
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
25
W
20
WNW
10
W
5
SSW
15
N
5
SSW
15
SW
25
W
15
W
20
WSW
20
SW
10
W
15
WSW
10
S
10
SW
10
S
10
NE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffglasscrossglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:12PM
1.84
7:54AM
1.96
8:02PM
1.89
8:39AM
2.03
8:49PM
1.96
9:21AM
2.09
9:35PM
2.02
10:03AM
2.15
10:21PM
2.08
10:45AM
2.19
11:06PM
2.12
11:29AM
2.20
11:52PM
2.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:03PM
0.85
1:27AM
0.72
1:52PM
0.77
2:13AM
0.64
2:38PM
0.68
2:54AM
0.56
3:22PM
0.59
3:35AM
0.51
4:05PM
0.52
4:16AM
0.48
4:48PM
0.47
5:00AM
0.48
5:31PM
0.45
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--
Sunset-8:19--8:17--8:16--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:12-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202117212217202019222318232419242518212019
Feels °C (?)141514171815191819201816212118222317191919
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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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