Motiti Island - Ernies Surf Forecast

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New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (37.64° S 176.41° E)

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Motiti Island - Ernies surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 NZDT

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Motiti Island - Ernies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Motiti Island - Ernies sea temperature is 17.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Nov 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Motiti Island - Ernies in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 20) at 10PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1PM (Wed 19th Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf	1PM (Wed 19th Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful	1AM (Thu 20th Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motiti Island - Ernies over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tue 18		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	!	4	3	3	2	0	2	2	1	2	2	1	1	1	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	8	8	9	9	12	11	10	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	10	10	10	9	9	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	559	939	1047	1502	2018	1547	1275	809	466	367	266	235	235	202	217	227	262	227	222	321	171
Wind (km/h)	NE	NE	NE	NE	WSW	WNW	NNW	SSW	NW	N	SSW	N	N	WNW	NE	N	SSE	ESE	NE	E	ESE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	glass	cross- off	glass	glass	cross	cross	on	cross- on	on	on
High Tide / height (m)	6:21PM 1.59		6:55AM 1.62		7:04PM 1.60	7:36AM 1.66		7:45PM 1.61	8:17AM 1.69		8:26PM 1.62	8:57AM 1.71		9:06PM 1.61	9:37AM 1.71		9:46PM 1.59	10:17AM 1.69		10:26PM 1.57	10:57AM 1.67
Low Tide / height (m)		12:37AM 0.30		1:01PM 0.42	1:19AM 0.28		1:45PM 0.40	2:00AM 0.26		2:27PM 0.38	2:40AM 0.26		3:09PM 0.37	3:21AM 0.26		3:51PM 0.38		4:02AM 0.27	4:33PM 0.39		4:42AM 0.30

	Tue 18		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
Sunrise	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48
Sunset	8:05	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:08	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:10	-	-	8:12	-	-

Rain (mm)	3	34	25	11	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	18	18	18	19	21	23	20	19	19	18	19	19	18	19	20	19	18	19	18	19
Feels °C (?)	16	15	16	17	20	18	21	20	18	17	19	18	17	19	19	19	20	18	18	17	16

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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.