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Motiti Island - Ernies Surf Forecast
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Motiti Island - Ernies surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motiti Island - Ernies this week:
The surf forecast for Motiti Island - Ernies over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motiti Island - Ernies in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motiti Island - Ernies over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 3605 | 1914 | 931 | 391 | 339 | 303 | 81 | 81 | 58 | 73 | 52 | 30 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 52 | 193 | 455 | 879 | 821 | 0 | 509 | 440 | 398 | 380 | 292 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:53PM 2.02 | 9:11AM 1.91 | 9:46PM 1.99 | 10:05AM 1.84 | 10:40PM 1.93 | 11:00AM 1.75 | 11:35PM 1.84 | 11:58AM 1.66 | 12:32AM 1.76 | 12:57PM 1.58 | 1:30AM 1.68 | 1:58PM 1.52 | 2:26AM 1.63 | 2:57PM 1.49 | 3:20AM 1.59 | 3:53PM 1.49 | 4:10AM 1.58 | 4:43PM 1.52 | 4:56AM 1.58 | 5:29PM 1.56 | 5:39AM 1.59 | 6:12PM 1.61 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:37PM -0.08 | 3:09AM 0.06 | 3:30PM -0.04 | 4:04AM 0.11 | 4:23PM 0.03 | 4:59AM 0.17 | 5:16PM 0.12 | 5:55AM 0.25 | 6:11PM 0.22 | 6:52AM 0.32 | 7:08PM 0.31 | 7:50AM 0.37 | 8:04PM 0.38 | 8:46AM 0.39 | 9:01PM 0.43 | 9:39AM 0.39 | 9:55PM 0.45 | 10:28AM 0.37 | 10:46PM 0.45 | 11:13AM 0.34 | 11:33PM 0.44 | 11:55AM 0.31 | 12:18AM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 12 | 11 | 9 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Motiti Island - Ernies Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Motiti Island - Ernies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Motiti Island - Ernies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motiti Island - Ernies surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Motiti Island - Ernies) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Motiti Island - Ernies may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Motiti Island - Ernies, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Whakatane, Cambridge and Hamilton.
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