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Motu River Surf Forecast
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Motu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motu River this week:
The surf forecast for Motu River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motu River in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motu River over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 1838 | 1437 | 504 | 118 | 73 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 31 | 81 | 158 | 471 | 2230 | 1628 | 517 | 99 | 83 | 94 | 122 | 124 | 120 | 86 | 106 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:28AM 2.17 | 9:57PM 2.22 | 10:18AM 2.14 | 10:52PM 2.16 | 11:08AM 2.08 | 11:48PM 2.09 | 11:59AM 1.99 | 12:43AM 2.03 | 12:56PM 1.90 | 1:38AM 1.96 | 1:58PM 1.83 | 2:33AM 1.91 | 2:58PM 1.80 | 3:28AM 1.87 | 3:55PM 1.80 | 4:20AM 1.85 | 4:48PM 1.82 | 5:07AM 1.84 | 5:38PM 1.85 | 5:50AM 1.85 | 6:25PM 1.88 | 6:30AM 1.85 | 7:08PM 1.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:39PM 0.40 | 4:10AM 0.55 | 4:30PM 0.44 | 5:03AM 0.62 | 5:21PM 0.51 | 6:00AM 0.68 | 6:13PM 0.60 | 6:59AM 0.71 | 7:09PM 0.68 | 7:58AM 0.70 | 8:09PM 0.73 | 8:52AM 0.69 | 9:10PM 0.74 | 9:45AM 0.68 | 10:07PM 0.73 | 10:37AM 0.65 | 10:57PM 0.70 | 11:28AM 0.63 | 11:44PM 0.69 | 12:13PM 0.59 | 12:28AM 0.68 | 12:53PM 0.56 | 1:10AM 0.68 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 18 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 9 | 25 | 29 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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