Ohara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, so let's break it down day by day.

The surf window kicks off this Saturday morning, the 5th, but honestly, it's not worth getting wet for. We've got a weak 3.6ft of east swell, but the period is a tiny 6 seconds and it's crossed up with a light ENE breeze. It's just messy and lacking any punch. The energy is only 162, which is weak, and the conditions are poor. It's a no-go.

Sunday the 6th picks up a bit in size, but the wind swings around onshore and it gets lumpy. We're looking at 5.2ft in the morning, bumping to 7.2ft by the afternoon, but the period is still short and the cross-onshore wind is going to chop it all up. It's a fade.

Now, here's where things get interesting. Monday the 7th. The swell really fills in, with the morning showing 9.8ft of SSE groundswell at a 9-second period, and it jumps to a solid 11.5ft by the afternoon with a 10-second period. The energy readings are through the roof – 2054 in the morning and 2869 in the afternoon. That's some serious power. The wind is offshore from the south, which would normally be perfect for Ohara. The catch? This is way too big for this spot. That's expert-only territory, and even then, it's going to be a washing machine trying to get out. It's going to be wild, but not for the faint of heart.

Tuesday the 8th settles down, but it's still sizable. The swell drops to 8.2ft in the morning and 7.2ft in the afternoon, with a 10-second period. The wind is cross-offshore and the afternoon looks clean with light winds. This could be the standout of the week for the more experienced crew. The morning has a bit more breeze, but the afternoon is where it's at – clean, powerful waves. The energy is strong but manageable.

Wednesday the 9th, the swell is still there at 8.2ft, but the period drops to 8-9 seconds and the wind freshens up cross-offshore. It's going to be a bit more unruly and the quality will suffer. It's a step down from Tuesday.

From Thursday the 10th right through to Saturday the 19th, it's a long stretch of poor conditions. Sizes drop off, the wind goes onshore or cross-onshore, and the periods are short. There's a lot of junk in the water; it's going to be flat and messy. This is a solid ten-day lull. A couple of mornings have a slight offshore tendency, but the swell is too small and weak to make anything of it. It's a waiting game.

Then, finally, on Sunday the 20th, things look like they might turn around. The wind swings light and offshore from the ESE, the swell picks up to 3.3-4.6ft from the ENE with a 9-second period. It's still not huge, but it's clean. The conditions are described as good, and with that light offshore breeze, Ohara could finally have some fun, well-shaped waves. It's the best option on the board after a long dry spell. It's still a while away, so don't book your flights yet, but it's a light at the end of the tunnel.

That Sunday the 20th is your best bet for a paddle, but keep an eye on the days around Monday the 7th if you're an expert looking for a serious adrenaline hit.

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