
Surf Forecasts:
Motu Mahara surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Motu Mahara in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Sunday 15 Nov, 2AM (local time) – 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, NNW swell with 1,157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Motu Mahara before Wednesday 18 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s on Sunday 15 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motu Mahara this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Motu Mahara in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motu Mahara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NW 11 | E 8 | NW 21 | NNW 20 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | E 8 | NNW 15 | E 7 | E 7 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 19 | NNW 18 | NNW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
161 | 33 | 195 | 116 | 223 | 408 | 289 | 339 | 124 | 287 | 70 | 51 | 173 | 163 | 154 | 135 | 98 | 289 | 360 | 336 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:49PM0.15m | 10:17AM0.20m | 10:44PM0.17m | 10:39AM0.22m | 10:54PM0.19m | 11:01AM0.24m | 11:09PM0.21m | 11:24AM0.24m | 11:27PM0.22m | 11:46AM0.24m | 11:47PM0.23m | 12:08PM0.23m | 00:07AM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:54PM0.06m | 4:21AM0.09m | 4:58PM0.05m | 4:34AM0.07m | 5:11PM0.05m | 4:55AM0.05m | 5:27PM0.04m | 5:18AM0.03m | 5:44PM0.04m | 5:42AM0.02m | 6:01PM0.04m | 6:05AM0.01m | 6:17PM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
822 | 840 | 476 | 1095 | 1280 | 880 | 734 | 780 | 1267 | 1118 | 630 | 375 | 294 | 568 | 973 | 886 | 681 | 608 | 507 | 485 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NW 11 | SSW 14 | NW 21 | NNW 20 | NNW 18 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSE 7 | NNW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | S 9 | NNW 19 | NNW 18 | NNW 17 |
161 | 33 | 886 | 116 | 223 | 408 | 222 | 402 | 62 | 287 | 183 | 206 | 65 | 133 | 140 | 40 | 74 | 289 | 360 | 336 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | ENE 10 | NNW 22 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 |
56 | 10 | 91 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 289 | 339 | 190 | 22 | 70 | 51 | 173 | 163 | 154 | 135 | 98 | 121 | 110 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
— | 233 | 195 | 558 | 440 | 412 | 352 | 318 | 124 | 73 | — | — | — | 65 | 61 | 61 | 51 | 65 | 51 | 78 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 3369 | 3316 | 3369 | 3369 | 3194 | 3289 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Information about the Motu Mahara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Motu Mahara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Motu Mahara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motu Mahara 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 (Motu Mahara) 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 Motu Mahara 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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