Matauri Bay surf break

Matauri Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 14 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 17th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
7
2
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
401
206
326
337
235
348
299
329
494
439
428
365
266
243
207
202
200
254
233
234
231
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
30
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
SSE
cross-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
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
10:54PM2.32m
Low Tide
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
4:24PM0.28m
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rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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<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
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:25
1
2
6
2
3
1
Temp °C
16
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
14
16
16
15
16
16
17
17
17
15
12
14
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
10
11
10
11
12
11
11
11
12
12
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
0.1
N
11
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
0.4
ENE
12
0.1
N
11
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
14
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
401
206
326
277
2
266
299
45
2
439
428
365
266
207
202
4
5
4
234
231
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
16
0.1
N
15
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
2
43
2
4
4
5
4
16
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
3
3
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
8
0.9
SE
7
1.7
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
7
2
E
8
1.5
E
7
0.7
SE
6
0.3
SE
7
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
Energy kJ
209
77
337
235
348
329
494
243
35
7
200
254
233
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
41
72
41
41
68
41
41
68
41
41
68
41
7
68
41
41
205
41
41
68
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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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