Ohara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Ohara over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water’s sitting at about 76°, which is pretty standard for this time of year – nothing wild there.

So, to be honest, the wait is on for a good one. There’s a big pulse of swell arriving later on Saturday afternoon, the 11th of July. That’s the standout, and it’s a doozy. We’re looking at a solid 7ft of south swell with a very long 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell, packing some serious punch. The combined energy is strong at 2508. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SSW, so conditions will be clean. That said, the swell is solid for intermediate surfers, and with that long period, the sets will be a bit more spaced out. Don’t expect it to be wall-to-wall; it’s an inconsistent break at the best of times, so you’ve got to be patient. Get out there Saturday afternoon if you’ve got the skill.

Sunday the 12th drops a notch, with 6ft to 6ft from the SSW, still with that lovely 16-second period, but the wind turns cross-off, so it’s not as clean. The energy is still significant at 1820 and 1657, but the quality slips a bit.

Monday morning the 13th is a write-off – onshore wind and dropping swell. But Monday afternoon? That’s a sneaky little gem. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy. Combined energy is weak at 350, but for a smaller, clean board, it’ll be a treat.

From there, it’s a long, lean stretch. Tuesday the 14th right through to Saturday the 18th sees tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, with weak energy barely cracking 200. It’s just ordinary, small stuff. Kites might have a better time than paddlers on those days.

Then, Saturday afternoon the 18th brings another pulse – 3ft of SSE swell, 13-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to 542, which gives it a bit of life. It’s a promising little window.

Sunday the 19th morning sees 5ft from the SSE, 10-second period, with light cross-off winds and energy at 494. It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

The next real standout is Wednesday the 22nd of July. The morning brings 6ft from the SE with a 12-second period, combined energy of 988, and light cross-off winds. That’s a solid, clean day with decent power. The afternoon holds 5ft from the SE with an offshore breeze – another good session.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th quieten down again, with smaller swell and cross-off winds. But Saturday the 25th morning offers a final little blip: 4ft from the SSE, 9-second period, a gentle offshore breeze, and energy at 330. It’s small but clean.

After that, it fades out into tiny, cross-shore slop for the 26th.

So, the highlight is that Saturday afternoon, the 11th of July. Big, powerful south swell, clean offshore wind, but it’s an inconsistent spot, so you’ll have to work for it. The other peak is Wednesday, the 22nd of July, with a solid SE swell and clean conditions.

Rusty.

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