Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 20 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 slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Dec 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 20th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 20th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s
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 Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)141414131313121212151414121213131314131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)132136131121121117716969716961744789813437573434
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
25
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
25
W
5
SW
5
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
10
SW
5
W
25
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
11:33AM
2.04
11:44PM
1.91
12:15PM
2.04
12:28AM
1.91
1:00PM
2.03
1:14AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
5:01AM
0.55
5:37PM
0.61
5:42AM
0.56
6:20PM
0.60
6:26AM
0.58
7:05PM
0.59
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:38-
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11----------------2--
Temp. °C222218212317192319232420222320202018192317
Feels °C (?)191817171815172018192019182020181616182015
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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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