Maukatia / Maori Bay is one of Auckland's better known west coast beach breaks, a powerful south-of-Muriwai setup with barrels, long rides, and real crowd pressure when the wind and swell line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Maori Bay in West Coast Auckland.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
East wind is the clean offshore flow and southwest swell is the working direction.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
Low tide is the best fit from the surf guide, and the spot is easy to reach by sealed road with beach parking and no walk-in, but expect a busy lineup.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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