Motiti Island - Ernies surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with NE swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motiti Island - Ernies in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motiti Island - Ernies over the next 16 days.
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