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Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 09 Jan 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
19.9° 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 Friday (Jan 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 12 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 16th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 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 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
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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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)1312121212121111111199991312128888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)824946464544393837352222222833273532515569
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
5
WSW
5
W
5
NW
10
NNW
10
S
10
NW
20
NW
10
W
10
WNW
25
NW
10
S
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
SSW
15
SE
15
E
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
off		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:12PM
2.17
1:36AM
2.03
1:57PM
2.10
2:24AM
1.97
2:41PM
2.02
3:14AM
1.91
3:27PM
1.95
4:09AM
1.87
4:14PM
1.90
5:06AM
1.86
5:04PM
1.85
6:00AM
1.87
5:57PM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:19PM
0.48
7:33AM
0.60
8:06PM
0.56
8:21AM
0.71
8:53PM
0.63
9:11AM
0.81
9:42PM
0.70
10:04AM
0.88
10:33PM
0.76
11:01AM
0.91
11:25PM
0.78
11:56AM
0.92
12:18AM
0.77
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232720242822242320232521202020212120212220
Feels °C (?)222619232722212020202121192022212122212220
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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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