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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 09 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 Thursday (Jul 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motiti Island - Ernies over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 561 | 516 | 581 | 435 | 426 | 452 | 327 | 407 | 278 | 273 | 212 | 208 | 197 | 200 | 176 | 107 | 64 | 71 | 54 | 187 | 82 | 59 | 46 | 39 | 31 | 27 | 39 | 23 | 15 | 21 | 32 | 46 | 46 | 33 | 31 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 9:27PM 1.81 | 9:44AM 1.65 | 10:10PM 1.82 | 10:32AM 1.66 | 10:56PM 1.82 | 11:23AM 1.67 | 11:44PM 1.80 | 12:17PM 1.67 | 12:36AM 1.77 | 1:14PM 1.68 | 1:32AM 1.74 | 2:14PM 1.70 | 2:31AM 1.72 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 3:13PM 0.19 | 3:48AM 0.25 | 3:58PM 0.19 | 4:34AM 0.21 | 4:44PM 0.20 | 5:20AM 0.18 | 5:34PM 0.23 | 6:09AM 0.17 | 6:26PM 0.27 | 7:01AM 0.17 | 7:23PM 0.30 | 7:56AM 0.17 | 8:23PM 0.33 | 8:54AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Wed 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 |
| Sunset | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 19 | 24 | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu morning, near gales from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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