
Surf Forecasts:
Ohara surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ohara this week:
The surf forecast for Ohara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ohara in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ohara over the next 16 days.
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.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2410 | 2133 | 1752 | 1591 | 651 | 294 | 308 | 170 | 123 | 86 | 64 | 55 | 55 | 111 | 141 | 134 | 146 | 197 | 181 | 197 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:36PM1.21m | 00:31AM1.38m | 4:28PM1.30m | 1:35AM1.43m | 5:08PM1.35m | 2:35AM1.48m | 5:44PM1.37m | 3:31AM1.51m | 6:15PM1.36m | 4:24AM1.51m | 6:44PM1.35m | 5:15AM1.47m | 7:11PM1.34m | 6:06AM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM1.11m | 8:35AM0.09m | 8:35PM1.13m | 9:28AM-0.02m | 9:33PM1.10m | 10:17AM-0.08m | 10:21PM1.04m | 11:02AM-0.08m | 11:05PM0.96m | 11:43AM-0.03m | 11:48PM0.86m | 12:21PM0.08m | 00:33AM0.77m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:35 | |
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | 6:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 9 |
2410 | 2133 | 1752 | 1591 | 651 | 294 | 308 | 170 | 123 | 86 | 64 | 55 | 55 | 111 | 141 | 134 | 146 | 103 | 99 | 69 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 27 | 50 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 57 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 45 | 6 | 25 | 22 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | ESE 9 | S 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 13 | S 14 | SE 11 | SSW 8 | SE 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 13 |
58 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 17 | 4 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
9 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 62 | 197 | 181 | 197 | 72 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 92 | 62 | 212 | 92 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 58 | 58 |
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Information about the Ohara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ohara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ohara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ohara 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 (Ohara) 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 Ohara 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.
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