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Motu River Surf Forecast
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Motu River surf Forecast / East Cape / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motu River this week:
The surf forecast for Motu River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motu River in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motu River over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Cape
Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 104 | 161 | 125 | 82 | 32 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 12 | 26 | 80 | 890 | 1057 | 680 | 286 | 305 | 314 | 238 | 142 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 13 | 60 | 186 | 92 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:02AM 1.81 | 5:22PM 1.79 | 5:44AM 1.83 | 6:08PM 1.82 | 6:22AM 1.84 | 6:52PM 1.85 | 6:59AM 1.86 | 7:33PM 1.89 | 7:38AM 1.86 | 8:13PM 1.92 | 8:20AM 1.86 | 8:51PM 1.94 | 9:04AM 1.86 | 9:31PM 1.95 | 9:49AM 1.87 | 10:14PM 1.94 | 10:32AM 1.89 | 11:02PM 1.93 | 11:15AM 1.90 | 11:55PM 1.93 | 12:01PM 1.90 | 12:50AM 1.95 | 12:55PM 1.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:47PM 0.71 | 11:17AM 0.68 | 11:31PM 0.68 | 12:02PM 0.63 | 12:13AM 0.65 | 12:44PM 0.57 | 12:54AM 0.64 | 1:22PM 0.53 | 1:36AM 0.63 | 1:59PM 0.51 | 2:18AM 0.62 | 2:37PM 0.51 | 3:00AM 0.61 | 3:17PM 0.54 | 3:43AM 0.62 | 3:59PM 0.56 | 4:27AM 0.64 | 4:44PM 0.58 | 5:15AM 0.67 | 5:31PM 0.59 | 6:09AM 0.69 | 6:22PM 0.59 | 7:06AM 0.69 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 |
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Rain (mm) | 15 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 19 | 43 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Motu River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Motu River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Motu River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motu River surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Motu River) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Motu River may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Motu River is 55 km (34 miles) from Whakatane. If you plan a holiday in East Cape, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whakatane. Whakatane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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