Ohara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next 16 days for Ohara.

First up, the water’s running about average for the time of year, sitting at 76°, so nothin’ unusual there. The outlook starts with a bit of a wait – nothing worthwhile on the cards until Sunday the 12th. That initial swell comes in with some serious grunt, a 7 ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, packing a heap of energy (2006). For a break like Ohara, which is exposed and inconsistent, that long period can mean the waves are gonna be a bit straight and fast, better suited to a reef or point, but it’s still a big, powerful swell. The wind is a cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a solid 16 mph. Sunday afternoon holds similar, 6 ft, still that long-period energy.

The real standout, the one you’d circle on the calendar, is Friday the 17th in the afternoon. That’s where the magic lines up. We’ve got a 3 ft SE swell, but the period jumps back to 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (560). The wind is a gentle cross-off breeze, keeping it clean. For a break that’s inconsistent, when it turns on like this, it can be a proper session. The optimum swell direction is SE, and here it is, bang on. Just be aware, crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so you might have some company.

The second week gets a bit messy. Saturday the 18th still has size – 8 ft SE swell in the morning – but it’s a shorter period (12 seconds) with cross-shore wind, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. That’s expert territory at that size. After that, it’s a run of poor surf or very ordinary conditions until around Tuesday the 21st. That day shows some promise with a 4 ft ESE swell and a light cross-off wind, making for clean, surfable waves. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon is the pick of the later week, with a 4 ft ESE swell, 12-second period, and gentle offshore wind. The energy is moderate (523) and it’ll be clean. Thursday the 23rd keeps it going with a 4 ft ESE swell and light winds.

After that, it fades out into small, poor conditions, with a few pockets of surfable but ordinary waves over the weekend of the 26th. The last day, Monday the 27th, is another poor one with onshore wind. So, if you’re looking for the best, point your board at Friday afternoon the 17th, and keep an eye on Wednesday the 22nd.

Rusty.

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