Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 NZST
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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
19.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matauri Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 14th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
2.1
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
517
412
239
359
299
217
273
291
287
352
439
386
266
243
203
215
287
323
300
346
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:33PM1.86m
4:56AM2.02m
5:33PM1.97m
5:50AM2.09m
6:28PM2.09m
6:43AM2.16m
7:22PM2.20m
7:36AM2.21m
8:16PM2.29m
8:30AM2.23m
9:10PM2.35m
9:25AM2.23m
10:02PM2.35m
10:20AM2.19m
Low Tide
10:36PM0.72m
11:08AM0.57m
11:34PM0.65m
12:01PM0.46m
00:27AM0.58m
12:53PM0.36m
1:19AM0.50m
1:45PM0.29m
2:12AM0.45m
2:37PM0.25m
3:07AM0.42m
3:30PM0.25m
4:04AM0.42m
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:25
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
Temp °C
18
17
16
16
16
17
16
15
16
16
16
17
16
14
17
17
15
16
16
16
16
15
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
12
11
11
12
11
10
11
12
11
11
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.1
N
10
1.8
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
0.1
N
11
1.5
E
8
0.3
ENE
12
0.4
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
11
1.8
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
76
2
412
239
359
299
2
273
27
43
12
439
266
203
215
4
4
4
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
15
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
8
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
7
2.1
E
8
0.9
ESE
7
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
Energy kJ
60
517
93
217
291
287
352
386
243
287
323
300
346
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
41
68
41
72
41
41
68
12
41
68
41
41
68
26
41
68
41
41
60
41
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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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.

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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