Motu River surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NW 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motu River in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motu River over the next 16 days.
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