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Motunau Beach Surf Forecast
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Motunau Beach surf Forecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motunau Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Motunau Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 1s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motunau Beach in the next 12 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motunau Beach over the next 12 days.
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 51 | 40 | 47 | 59 | 96 | 655 | 335 | 120 | 54 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 82 | 27 | 25 | 42 | 42 | 33 | 46 | 32 | 53 | 50 | 46 | 115 | 124 | 48 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 371 | 340 | 144 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | off | cross- off | glass | cross | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:21PM 1.55 | 2:41AM 1.62 | 3:04PM 1.57 | 3:23AM 1.61 | 3:46PM 1.59 | 4:05AM 1.60 | 4:29PM 1.62 | 4:48AM 1.59 | 5:12PM 1.64 | 5:32AM 1.57 | 5:56PM 1.65 | 6:16AM 1.56 | 6:40PM 1.66 | 7:01AM 1.54 | 7:25PM 1.67 | 7:47AM 1.53 | 8:12PM 1.68 | 8:35AM 1.53 | 9:01PM 1.69 | 9:24AM 1.54 | 9:52PM 1.71 | 10:17AM 1.56 | 10:45PM 1.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:26PM 0.35 | 8:53AM 0.34 | 9:10PM 0.35 | 9:34AM 0.33 | 9:55PM 0.34 | 10:16AM 0.32 | 10:40PM 0.34 | 10:59AM 0.32 | 11:27PM 0.35 | 11:42AM 0.33 | 12:13AM 0.35 | 12:27PM 0.34 | 1:00AM 0.36 | 1:12PM 0.35 | 1:48AM 0.37 | 1:58PM 0.35 | 2:36AM 0.36 | 2:46PM 0.34 | 3:25AM 0.34 | 3:35PM 0.31 | 4:15AM 0.31 | 4:26PM 0.26 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Motunau Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Motunau Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Motunau Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motunau Beach 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 (Motunau Beach) 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 Motunau Beach 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.
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