Surf Forecasts:
Motu Mahara surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
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 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motu Mahara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | E 4 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | E 4 | SSW 15 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 40 | 74 | 84 | 67 | 128 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:46PM0.13m | 00:48AM0.16m | 11:51AM0.14m | 00:10AM0.16m | 11:21AM0.16m | 11:45PM0.17m | 11:20AM0.19m | 11:42PM0.19m | 11:30AM0.21m | 11:49PM0.20m | 11:45AM0.24m | 11:59PM0.22m | 12:02PM0.26m | 00:12AM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.06m | 6:14AM0.07m | 5:46PM0.04m | 5:49AM0.06m | 5:42PM0.03m | 5:41AM0.05m | 5:47PM0.02m | 5:42AM0.04m | 5:56PM0.01m | 5:47AM0.03m | 6:07PM0.01m | 5:57AM0.02m | 6:20PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 2155 | 1777 | 1281 | 1194 | 1010 | 617 | 361 | 151 | 167 | 230 | 193 | 674 | 584 | 263 | 347 | 1542 | 1836 | 1785 | 1291 | 1077 | 607 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 163 | 222 | 152 | 400 | 258 | 615 | 261 | 111 | 489 | 367 | 384 | 397 | 330 | 247 | 243 | 241 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | E 8 | E 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SSE 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 96 | 212 | 55 | 71 | 50 | 96 | 88 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 38 | 214 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | E 4 | — | — | E 4 | SE 10 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 392 | 9 | — | — | 14 | 220 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 40 | 74 | 84 | 67 | 128 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1056 | 2118 | 1055 | 157 | 1055 | 7 | 146 | 146 | 7 | 7 | 146 | 7 | 7 | 146 | 7 | 7 | 1056 | 1056 | 1056 | 7 | 55 |
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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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