Oaro Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.51° S 173.51° E

Issued: 11 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Oaro sea temperature is
12.5° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Oaro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oaro surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 4,147 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oaro this week:

The surf forecast for Oaro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oaro in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oaro over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.1
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
19
0.6
S
17
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
11
0.4
SE
13
0.5
S
19
0.9
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5334
2154
1008
320
461
861
373
180
109
28
110
195
74
63
57
66
40
177
391
203
196
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
ESE
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
W
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
NW
5
SE
5
NW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
25
WNW
5
S
10
NE
10
NW
5
NE
Wind State
off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
High Tide
11:35PM1.43m
12:04PM1.40m
00:25AM1.45m
12:56PM1.48m
1:18AM1.49m
1:50PM1.57m
2:13AM1.52m
2:45PM1.67m
3:10AM1.56m
3:42PM1.75m
4:07AM1.60m
4:39PM1.81m
5:04AM1.62m
5:36PM1.84m
Low Tide
5:51AM0.24m
6:11PM0.26m
6:39AM0.20m
7:06PM0.21m
7:30AM0.15m
8:03PM0.16m
8:23AM0.10m
9:02PM0.11m
9:20AM0.05m
10:01PM0.07m
10:17AM0.01m
11:01PM0.03m
11:16AM-0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
Temp °C
10
13
13
10
10
10
9
14
13
9
12
14
12
16
17
15
15
11
9
14
15
Feels °C
5
10
11
7
8
7
7
11
10
7
10
12
10
14
15
12
10
9
7
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.1
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
6
0.6
S
17
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
11
0.4
SE
13
0.6
SSE
4
0.9
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
12
Energy kJ
5334
2154
1008
320
329
861
373
180
109
22
19
195
50
39
57
66
40
11
391
203
196
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
9
0.9
S
10
1.2
SSE
13
0.3
S
16
0.4
NE
4
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
19
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
19
0.4
E
4
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
300
164
461
45
4
20
20
28
110
56
74
63
17
44
37
177
5
12
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
17
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
15
0.1
NE
4
0.1
SE
15
0.2
S
15
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
E
4
Energy kJ
16
53
37
40
1
8
17
28
3
4
6
24
20
17
39
22
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
3
0.5
S
5
0.5
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
6
10
5
9
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
11
0
0
0
0
43
0
0
43
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
43
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
6
5
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Oaro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Oaro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oaro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oaro 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 (Oaro) 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 Oaro 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.

Oaro is 116 km (72 miles) from the city of Blenheim. If you plan a holiday in Kaikoura and Marlborough, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blenheim. Blenheim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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