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Motu River surf break

Motu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 05 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Motu River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Motu River sea temperature is
16.3° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motu River this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Motu River in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 12th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motu River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
1.3
N
Period(s) (?)88888889779913136666666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2334232328171726312154533030162216173149120
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
N
5
SE
5
WNW
5
NW
5
ENE
5
NNW
10
NW
5
ESE
5
NW
10
NNW
5
ESE
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
ESE
5
NW
5
NW
5
E
10
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glasscross-
on		onglasscrosscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		crossoncross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:12PM
2.13
7:49AM
2.17
8:09PM
2.16
8:44AM
2.25
9:06PM
2.19
9:37AM
2.28
10:00PM
2.20
10:30AM
2.26
10:52PM
2.19
11:25AM
2.22
11:42PM
2.14
12:21PM
2.16
12:33AM
2.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:03PM
0.58
1:35AM
0.44
2:01PM
0.54
2:28AM
0.41
2:57PM
0.50
3:21AM
0.39
3:51PM
0.50
4:12AM
0.40
4:43PM
0.54
5:03AM
0.42
5:37PM
0.59
5:55AM
0.47
6:33PM
0.64
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Sunrise5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:52--
Sunset-7:46--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:52--7:53-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
------------------2212
Temp. °C191914191916202016202017202017212118191817
Feels °C (?)181712181816202017202018202018212119191816
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Information about the Motu River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Motu River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Motu River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motu River 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 River) 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 River 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.

Motu River is 55 km (34 miles) from Whakatane. If you plan a holiday in East Cape, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whakatane. Whakatane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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