Motunau Beach surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSE swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SSE 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 (Oct 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4PM. 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 (Oct 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motunau Beach over the next 16 days.
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