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Motiti Island - Ernies Surf Forecast
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Motiti Island - Ernies surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.5° C
(Which is 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motiti Island - Ernies in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motiti Island - Ernies over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | NE 8 | NE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | |
44 | 52 | 67 | 124 | 220 | 191 | 293 | 384 | 573 | 411 | 1025 | 955 | 862 | 999 | 607 | 540 | 811 | 314 | 481 | 338 | 382 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 9:43PM2.00m | 10:03AM1.83m | 10:38PM1.96m | 11:01AM1.77m | 11:35PM1.90m | 12:00PM1.69m | 00:32AM1.82m | 1:01PM1.63m | 1:29AM1.75m | 2:03PM1.59m | 2:25AM1.69m | 3:02PM1.57m | 3:19AM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM0.11m | 4:21PM0.02m | 5:00AM0.14m | 5:16PM0.09m | 5:57AM0.18m | 6:13PM0.18m | 6:55AM0.23m | 7:10PM0.26m | 7:52AM0.26m | 8:08PM0.33m | 8:47AM0.28m | 9:05PM0.39m | 9:40AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 |
 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | 5:06 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 18 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 13 | ENE 11 | NE 8 | NE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | N 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 44 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 220 | 191 | 293 | 83 | 573 | 411 | 1025 | 955 | 862 | 47 | 607 | 280 | 293 | 286 | 280 | 96 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | — | N 12 | N 12 | NE 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 55 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 37 | 33 | 49 | 194 | 6 | 88 | 314 | 258 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 8 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 22 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | 52 | 67 | 124 | — | — | — | 384 | — | — | — | — | — | 999 | — | 540 | 811 | — | 481 | 338 | 382 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 1 | 1 | 103 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 103 | 61 | 61 | 147 | 101 | 147 | 178 | 178 | 179 |
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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 16 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).
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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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