Matakana Island is a long Tauranga Harbour surf beach with a quiet island setting and a broad sandbar feel. The surf side is broad rather than a single named peak, which is part of the appeal. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Matakana Island in Bay of Plenty.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
SW wind is clean, NNE swell is the trigger, and all stages of tide can work.
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Lineup Guide
SW wind is clean, NNE swell is the trigger, and all stages of tide can work.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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