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Oaro surf break

Oaro surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 16 Jun 2025 NZST
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Oaro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oaro sea temperature is
11.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oaro this week:

The surf forecast for Oaro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oaro in the next 12 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 24th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 24th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oaro over the next 12 days.

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Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.6
E
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
0.7
ENE
0.9
SSW
0.4
ENE
0.1
S
0.2
E
0.5
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)8121413101099161410111013131212111211671414141312111175918101817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)93213307231156170202213196122113901002412262182181551681101463151057120873233819290376011346128216201
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
WNW
5
NW
5
ENE
5
NW
5
WNW
5
E
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
5
WSW
5
NE
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
W
10
S
10
NNE
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NW
15
N
20
NW
10
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
offcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:43PM
1.51
9:06AM
1.35
9:30PM
1.51
9:55AM
1.38
10:20PM
1.51
10:48AM
1.42
11:12PM
1.52
11:42AM
1.48
12:06AM
1.53
12:38PM
1.55
1:03AM
1.54
1:35PM
1.63
2:00AM
1.56
2:32PM
1.69
2:57AM
1.57
3:29PM
1.75
3:54AM
1.59
4:26PM
1.78
4:50AM
1.59
5:21PM
1.79
5:46AM
1.58
6:16PM
1.77
6:41AM
1.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:06AM
0.25
3:14PM
0.23
3:52AM
0.22
4:04PM
0.22
4:40AM
0.19
4:57PM
0.19
5:30AM
0.16
5:53PM
0.17
6:22AM
0.12
6:51PM
0.15
7:15AM
0.09
7:50PM
0.12
8:11AM
0.07
8:50PM
0.10
9:08AM
0.04
9:50PM
0.08
10:05AM
0.03
10:48PM
0.07
11:02AM
0.03
11:45PM
0.07
11:58AM
0.03
12:41AM
0.08
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise--7:54--7:54--7:54--7:54--7:54--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56
Sunset4:58--4:58--4:58--4:59--4:59--4:59--4:59--4:59--5:00--5:00--5:00--5:00--
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Rain (mm)
---------------1---11--------------5
Temp. °C1091010810109161712151610999101191010611111319191718181517171512
Feels °C (?)8788688613148912867879677388916151113131215161310

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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