Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 02 Jun 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
18.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Matauri Bay surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NNE swell with 3,774 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matauri Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Matauri Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matauri Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
NNE
11
3.5
NNE
11
3
NE
11
1.7
N
10
1.9
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
2.3
N
7
2.5
N
8
1.8
N
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
N
7
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3774
2800
1836
554
701
419
294
176
118
107
524
949
368
82
59
57
28
12
11
9
8
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
W
20
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
35
N
35
NNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
15
WSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:24PM2.02m
9:24AM1.88m
10:01PM2.00m
10:04AM1.87m
10:37PM1.99m
10:45AM1.85m
11:17PM1.97m
11:27AM1.83m
11:59PM1.95m
12:11PM1.82m
00:46AM1.94m
12:59PM1.81m
1:37AM1.94m
Low Tide
2:55PM0.55m
3:21AM0.67m
3:32PM0.56m
4:01AM0.66m
4:08PM0.59m
4:42AM0.66m
4:45PM0.61m
5:24AM0.66m
5:26PM0.64m
6:07AM0.67m
6:10PM0.68m
6:53AM0.68m
6:59PM0.71m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:19
2
7
3
2
10
15
1
Temp °C
18
18
17
17
18
15
18
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
15
16
16
14
16
16
14
17
16
15
15
16
14
16
16
15
13
13
12
12
12
13
12
11
10
12
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
NNE
11
3.5
NNE
11
3
NE
11
1.7
N
10
1.9
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
1.8
N
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
3774
2800
1836
541
701
419
294
176
118
107
8
9
368
82
59
39
38
10
11
7
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
13
1.7
ENE
10
0.4
NW
8
0.3
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
N
14
0.6
NW
9
0.3
E
11
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
NNE
8
Energy kJ
55
554
15
25
11
21
9
8
4
51
21
77
70
28
12
8
8
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.2
E
11
0.1
N
12
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
N
7
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
7
0.2
E
11
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
11
26
4
4
4
4
3
9
3
51
57
15
8
2
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
6
0.8
NNW
5
1
N
5
1.5
N
6
2.3
N
7
2.5
N
8
1.9
NW
8
1.5
NNW
7
0.3
SW
2
0.5
SSW
3
0.6
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
2
Energy kJ
31
24
49
146
524
949
523
249
1
5
8
4
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
4
1
4
6
Distance (km)
19
19
19
0
0
0
60
73
108
108
108
529
86
52
0
7
7
72
67
72
72
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
6
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
8
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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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