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Matata surf break

Matata surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 15 Mar 2025 NZDT
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Matata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matata sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matata this week:

The surf forecast for Matata over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matata in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 16th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 16th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 18th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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

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Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
1.7
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)1411111111111010101010617171515161414141413131010101010101010109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3730305676767349484852187955272727965646665315550454951474746452323263154
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
5
WSW
20
NNW
10
SSW
0
SW
15
N
5
N
5
NNW
15
N
15
NW
15
NW
20
W
15
SW
10
SSW
10
N
0
NE
5
S
10
N
0
WSW
5
SE
10
N
10
S
10
SE
15
NW
5
W
0
NNW
20
NW
10
WSW
10
S
15
NE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
NE
5
S
5
ESE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscrossoffcross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:28AM
1.72
8:50PM
1.66
9:07AM
1.73
9:30PM
1.68
9:45AM
1.72
10:09PM
1.69
10:23AM
1.69
10:48PM
1.67
11:01AM
1.65
11:27PM
1.64
11:39AM
1.60
12:07AM
1.60
12:18PM
1.54
12:50AM
1.56
1:01PM
1.50
1:37AM
1.52
1:49PM
1.46
2:29AM
1.51
2:44PM
1.45
3:26AM
1.53
3:44PM
1.47
4:24AM
1.59
4:46PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:17AM
0.28
2:44PM
0.25
2:59AM
0.27
3:23PM
0.23
3:39AM
0.27
4:01PM
0.22
4:19AM
0.29
4:39PM
0.24
4:59AM
0.33
5:17PM
0.28
5:39AM
0.38
5:56PM
0.32
6:20AM
0.43
6:37PM
0.37
7:03AM
0.49
7:21PM
0.41
7:51AM
0.52
8:10PM
0.43
8:44AM
0.53
9:04PM
0.42
9:42AM
0.51
10:01PM
0.39
10:42AM
0.44
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
Sunrise-7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20-
Sunset--7:32--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:19--7:17--7:15
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172122182020172121182021161920161919161820172221182121182221171818161717
Feels °C (?)171819181818172019171818121717151818161719172019182019172019131616161615

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Matata Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Matata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Matata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matata 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 (Matata) 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 Matata 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 Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Matata, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Whakatane which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 53 km (33 miles) away and Tauranga, 57 km (35 miles) away.

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