Maketu Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)
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Photo by: Peter RawstronMaketu Bar Surf Guide
Maketu Bar in Bay of Plenty is a fairly exposed point break that only works once in a while with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the south with some shelter here from west winds. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north northeast. Best around high tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Maketu Bar Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Point |  3 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| inconsistent | 67°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Maketu Bar:
The best conditions reported for surf at Maketu Bar occur when a North-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.
What's the best time of year to surf Maketu Bar (for consistent clean waves)?
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Interactive Maketu Bar surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Maketu Bar is Tauranga Airport (TRG) in New Zealand, 25 km (16 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Maketu Bar is Rotorua Airport (ROT), also in New Zealand, 42 km (26 miles) away.
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Live Wave Height (ft)
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Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (ft)- Wind Speed (mph)
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 23:43 Local Time
| Thu | Friday 18 | |||
| 9PM | 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | |
| Wave (ft) | ||||
| Period (s) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Wind (mph) | ||||
| Wind State | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
Tides at Maketu Bar
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
|---|---|---|
| high tide | ||
| low tide |
Swell History at Maketu Bar
Surf stats for Maketu Bar, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Maketu Bar
Wind stats for Maketu Bar, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Maketu Bar Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
- Overall:3.0
- Quality on a good day:3.0
- Consistency of Surf:
2.0 - Difficulty Level:
1.0 - Crowds:3.0
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Maketu Bar:
- Closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy9 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy167 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy265 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy278 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon297 mi
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