Motu River Surf Guide
Motu River in East Cape is a reasonably exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the south southeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the north northeast.. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Motu River Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 17.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Motu River:
The best conditions reported for surf at Motu River occur when a North-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.
Motu River Surf:
Friday, 5 June 2026, 08:07 Local time| Friday 05 | ||||
| 9AM | 12PM | 3PM | 6PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | on | on | on | on |
















