The Wave
SW wind is clean, NE swell is the trigger, and the beach break stays broad across the tide cycle.
The coast road makes it easy to check which bank is showing.
Surf GuideBay of Plenty
Matata
Matata is a Bay of Plenty roadside beach line north of town that you can read straight from the coast road. It behaves more like a long sandy stretch than a single named peak. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Matata in Bay of Plenty.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationBay of Plenty, NZ
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