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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 5 pm Wednesday 02 Jul 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 Friday (Jul 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motiti Island - Ernies in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 4th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 4th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motiti Island - Ernies over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 527 | 321 | 822 | 1427 | 0 | 788 | 1149 | 390 | 126 | 182 | 137 | 115 | 111 | 77 | 87 | 93 | 74 | 79 | 64 | 100 | 287 | 317 | 471 | 792 | 516 | 620 | 586 | 707 | 570 | 479 | 321 | 212 | 172 | 171 | 176 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:20AM 1.68 | 12:51PM 1.53 | 1:07AM 1.61 | 1:42PM 1.50 | 1:54AM 1.55 | 2:33PM 1.49 | 2:43AM 1.51 | 3:24PM 1.50 | 3:32AM 1.50 | 4:14PM 1.52 | 4:22AM 1.50 | 5:02PM 1.55 | 5:10AM 1.52 | 5:49PM 1.60 | 5:58AM 1.55 | 6:35PM 1.65 | 6:43AM 1.57 | 7:19PM 1.69 | 7:28AM 1.60 | 8:02PM 1.74 | 8:13AM 1.62 | 8:44PM 1.78 | 8:58AM 1.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:05PM 0.33 | 6:41AM 0.31 | 6:53PM 0.41 | 7:27AM 0.35 | 7:42PM 0.47 | 8:13AM 0.38 | 8:33PM 0.51 | 9:01AM 0.39 | 9:25PM 0.53 | 9:49AM 0.39 | 10:17PM 0.53 | 10:38AM 0.38 | 11:08PM 0.51 | 11:27AM 0.35 | 11:58PM 0.48 | 12:15PM 0.31 | 12:46AM 0.44 | 1:00PM 0.27 | 1:33AM 0.39 | 1:45PM 0.23 | 2:19AM 0.34 | 2:29PM 0.20 | 3:03AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Wed 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 |
| Sunset | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 3 | 18 | 30 | - | 3 | 9 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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