Motunau Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 23s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSE swell with 1,447 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motunau Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Motunau Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motunau Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motunau Beach over the next 16 days.
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