Ohara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what the ocean’s got cookin’ for Ohara over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Sunday afternoon is the first chance we get, but honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is a solid 6 ft out of the ESE with a decent 13-second period – that’s some real groundswell energy there, with a combined energy of 1134 – but that wind is sidelong off the E at 9 mph, putting a bit of a cross-chop on it. The water’s a warm 81°, pretty much spot on for this time of year. It’s rideable, but it’s not the standout.

Monday and Tuesday are a write-off, I’m telling ya. That swell bumps up to over 7 ft on Monday, but it’s gettin’ hammered by a stiff NNE breeze over 18 mph. The ocean’s gonna be a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out.

Now, look here. Wednesday the 12th is where we might see a little glimmer. The swell drops to 4 ft from the E, period’s a short 10 seconds, but the wind swings around to an ESE cross-off at 12 mph. The report says the water’s clean, and that’s the key. It’s small, energy’s down at 517, but if you’ve got a log, it could be a fun, uncrowded morning. Might be a risk of t-storms, though.

The big one, the real standout, is shaping up for Sunday the 16th. It’s not huge – 5 ft from the E with a 10-second period – but look at that wind: a light ESE cross-off at 6 mph. That’s about as glassy as it gets. Combined energy of 505, and the forecast is calling for *very good* surf conditions. This is the pick of the first week for a clean, longboard-friendly session. Expect the crowds to be *sometimes* there, but for conditions this sweet, it’s a no-brainer.

We’ve got another little gap in the middle of the week before things get real interesting. Tuesday the 18th is a beauty. The swell jumps back up to 6 ft from the ESE, period is a short 9 seconds, but the wind goes cross-off from the SW at 9 mph. Clean again. Then Tuesday afternoon, it gets even better: 7 ft from the E with a stiff offshore SSW breeze at 12 mph. That’s proper offshore winds, folks. Clean, lined-up, punchy waves. Energy is at 744. If you’re an intermediate, this is your window.

After that, the energy starts to fade through the week, dropping below 3 ft by the 20th and into tiny, clean but weak surf. That’s fine for a splash, but not for a mission.

Then, hold onto your board – we’re looking at the 22nd and 24th. Saturday the 22nd brings in a new swell. 3 ft from the south? No, check that – the morning shows a 3 ft from the S, period 12 seconds, energy 340. Clean and light winds. Then the afternoon is more interesting: 5 ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, energy at 831. That’s a long-period groundswell turning on. The wind is cross-off, so it should be clean. This is a promising, deep-water swell that will work best if the sand’s held up at Ohara.

The final shout goes to Monday the 24th. We’ve got 6 ft from the SSE, a 10-second period, and a strong SW cross-off wind at 15 mph. The combined energy is a healthy 1215. That’s a lot of power. For a beach break, that’s getting into expert territory, and the stiff wind will keep the surface clean but make paddling a workout. This one is for the crew who know what they’re doing.

So, to sum it up: The standout is Sunday the 16th for glassy, clean, user-friendly waves. If you want a bit more power and an offshore groom, Tuesday the 18th is your day. The late window on the 22nd and 24th is promising but further out, so keep an eye on it.

Signing off – Rusty.

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