Matakana Island

Matakana Island is a beach break on a sandy beach, located along the coast of Matakana Island. You will need a boat or take the ferry, you can take your car across on the ferry. note you are not allowed to paddle the channel between Matakana Island and Mount Maunganui. There are several peaks along the beach to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and fun. Good for Intermediate to expert surfers.

Quality Rating: 

4

Optimal Swell Direction: 

NE

Optimal Wind Direction: 

SW

Tide: 

Low

Wave Type: 

Beach break

Wave Size Min: 

1.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Punchy

Beach Type: 

Sand

Skill Level: 

Intermediate

Crowd Level: 

3

Directions 

From Tauranga City, head across the channel from Mount Maunganui to matakana Island. You will need a boat or take the ferry, you can take your car across on the ferry. You are not allowed to paddle across the channel between south Matakana Island and Mount Maunganui.

Nearest Town: 

Mt Maunganui

Nearest City: 

Tauranga

Travel Time from City: 

20mins

Road in: 

Gravel

Walk in: 

Yes

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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