Motunau Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s period, SSE swell with 234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ESE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motunau Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motunau Beach over the next 16 days.
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