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Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 16 Aug 2025 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
15.5° 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 (Aug 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 18th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 18th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 16th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
ENE
3
ENE
4
NE
3
NNE
2.3
NE
2
NNE
1.6
NE
1.3
NE
1
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)781010101010109999787686766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)335108246572336128385763729616611163333123191623354999123
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
40
E
20
NE
20
NNW
30
W
20
WSW
25
WNW
30
W
25
W
30
WSW
40
WSW
30
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
E
15
SE
15
SSE
25
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:01PM
2.12
1:25AM
2.12
1:59PM
2.07
2:21AM
2.05
3:04PM
2.03
3:23AM
1.99
4:11PM
2.01
4:30AM
1.96
5:15PM
2.03
5:35AM
1.95
6:14PM
2.07
6:35AM
1.98
7:08PM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:03PM
0.62
7:35AM
0.52
8:04PM
0.69
8:34AM
0.57
9:09PM
0.72
9:37AM
0.60
10:16PM
0.73
10:42AM
0.59
11:20PM
0.69
11:45AM
0.54
12:19AM
0.64
12:42PM
0.48
1:13AM
0.57
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sunrise7:03--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:58--6:56--
Sunset-5:52--5:53--5:53--5:54--5:55--5:57--5:57-
mod rainheavy rainrain showersrain showersclearpart cloudthunderstorm clearclearrain showersrain showersclearclearpart cloudclearclearclearpart cloudclearpart cloudpart cloud
Rain (mm)
721351--2--11----------
Temp. °C131315161614151513121110131411121312141313
Feels °C (?)651213119111085238979108988
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  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 25 km away suggest it is still onshore at Matauri Bay (light winds from the E at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station). A 2.8m swell from the ENE

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25 km away, 1 h 7 min ago

11 km/h
E
0.0
15.5
Air / Water (°C)
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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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