Motuau Island surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motuau Island this week:
The surf forecast for Motuau Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motuau Island in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motuau Island over the next 16 days.
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