Motu River surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 23 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 471 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motu River this week:
The surf forecast for Motu River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motu River in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 23) at 1AM. 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 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 23rd Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motu River over the next 16 days.
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