Beach Weather in Matai Bay, Karikari Peninsula, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Matai Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 36%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 33kmh from the East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Matai Bay faces East-Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:22 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 68% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Matai Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.5mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 69%.

MATAI BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 14° 21° 24° 23° 20° 17°
12% 3% 9% 25% 15% 76% 68% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 21° 22° 23° 20° 19°
12% 70% 87% 22% 93% 9% 31% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 20° 20°
65% 99% 87% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 21° 22° 22° 21°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 20° 24° 24° 21° 16°
100% 100% 100% 92% 19% 0% 0% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 22° 24° 24° 22° 17°
9% 70% 75% 55% 40% 28% 10% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 22° 22° 23° 21° 19°
100% 79% 43% 55% 74% 91% 82% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
16
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
7.9s 7.8s 12.3s 12.5s 12.7s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
32
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
12.3s 12.3s 12.4s 12.3s 12.2s 17.7s 17.6s 17.2s
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
38
kmh
42
kmh
49
kmh
48
kmh
47
kmh
43
kmh
41
kmh
1.8m
1.7m
1.7m
1.8m
1.6m
1.8m
1.8m
1.9m
16.6s 16.4s 16.6s 11.5s 11.8s 17.7s 14.4s 12.3s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
39
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
24
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
1.8m
1.6m
1.6m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
0.6m
0.7m
12.0s 17.3s 17.1s 10.8s 10.6s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
9.9s 9.8s 9.6s 9.3s 9.2s 9.1s 9.0s 8.8s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 7.9s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
7.7s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.7s 7.6s
Fri 14th February
3:36 AM 9:58 AM 4:06 PM 10:15 PM
0.38 2.27 0.45 2.15
Sat 15th February
4:17 AM 10:38 AM 4:47 PM 10:55 PM
0.40 2.26 0.44 2.14
Sun 16th February
4:56 AM 11:15 AM 5:26 PM 11:32 PM
0.43 2.23 0.45 2.12
Mon 17th February
5:34 AM 11:51 AM 6:03 PM
0.48 2.19 0.47
Tue 18th February
12:10 AM 6:11 AM 12:27 PM 6:40 PM
2.09 0.54 2.13 0.50
Wed 19th February
12:48 AM 6:50 AM 1:05 PM 7:18 PM
2.05 0.62 2.07 0.55
Thu 20th February
1:29 AM 7:32 AM 1:45 PM 7:59 PM
1.99 0.69 2.00 0.60
Fri 14th February
24°
0.1mm
15kmh ENE
36%
Sat 15th February
23°
0.1mm
22kmh E
44%
Sun 16th February
20°
1.5mm
18kmh SE
93%
Mon 17th February
23°
0.9mm
9kmh ESE
100%
Tue 18th February
24°
0.9mm
12kmh WNW
51%
Wed 19th February
24°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
37%
Thu 20th February
23°
0.0mm
4kmh W
71%
Fri 21st February
23°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
46%
Sat 22nd February
21°
0.1mm
18kmh SSW
70%
Sun 23rd February
22°
0.1mm
13kmh SSW
43%
Mon 24th February
22°
0.1mm
14kmh SW
59%
Tue 25th February
23°
0.0mm
4kmh WSW
7%
Wed 26th February
23°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
16%
Thu 27th February
25°
0.2mm
14kmh SW
51%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 52%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Matai Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Matai Bay, Karikari Peninsula, Northland Region, North Island, New Zealand

Matai Bay is a picturesque beach located on the Karikari Peninsula in the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, offering stunning views, pristine waters, and a relaxing atmosphere. Whether you're looking to soak up the sun or explore the underwater world, Matai Bay has something for everyone.

Beach Type

Matai Bay boasts soft white sand that feels incredible underfoot, making it perfect for long walks along the shore or simply lounging under the sun. The crystal-clear waters are calm and inviting, providing excellent swimming conditions for all ages.

The bay has rocky areas on either side of its sandy stretch, which provides interesting snorkeling spots. These rocky patches are home to an abundance of marine life, making them ideal for those who want to explore the underwater world through snorkeling or diving.

Beach Activities

  • Swimming: The calm waters at Matai Bay make it perfect for swimming and wading. Families with children will appreciate the gentle waves and shallow areas near the shore.
  • Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas around Matai Bay provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. Explore the vibrant marine life that calls this area home.
  • Fishing: The rocky points at either end of Matai Bay are popular spots for fishing enthusiasts looking to catch their dinner.
  • Kayaking: Paddle around the bay in a kayak or canoe for a relaxing way to take in your surroundings and enjoy some light exercise.
  • Beachcombing: Stroll along Matai Bay's pristine shoreline and search for unique shells or other treasures washed ashore by the sea.

Accommodations

While there aren't any large beach resorts directly on Matai Bay beach itself, nearby options include:

  1. Karikari Lodge - Offering self-contained apartments with stunning views, Karikari Lodge provides a comfortable stay just a short drive away from Matai Bay.
  2. Maitai Bay Holiday Park - Operated by the Department of Conservation, this holiday park offers basic campsite facilities for those looking to camp close to the beach.

Areas to Stay In

  • Karikari Peninsula: Staying on the Karikari Peninsula itself will allow you easy access to Matai Bay and the other beautiful beaches in the area, such as Tokerau Beach and Puwheke Beach.
  • Doubtless Bay: A short drive south of Matai Bay, Doubtless Bay offers more accommodation options and amenities while still being close enough for day trips to Matai Bay.

Beach Amenities

Matai Bay offers a range of facilities making it an enjoyable destination for visitors:

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic tables
  • Ample parking
  • Easy-access boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, or small boats
  • Shaded areas provided by Pohutukawa trees

Matai Bay's combination of soft white sand, crystal-clear waters, and stunning scenery make it an ideal destination for your next beach holiday. Whether you're looking to relax on the shore or explore its underwater beauty, this pristine beach on New Zealand's North Island has something for everyone.

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