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Matakana Island & Beach

Matakana Island

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.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationBay of Plenty, NZ
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SW wind is clean, NNE swell is the trigger, and all stages of tide can work.

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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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