Ohara Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a slow start on the horizon, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board just yet. The first real action is a week away, so we’ll have to be patient.

The first decent look comes on the morning of Wednesday, July 23rd. Ohara is showing a small 3 ft swell from the east with a 10-second period. The real kicker here is the wind: glassy, mate. That’s a major positive. The sea will be clean as a whistle. The combined energy of the swells is weak (147), so it’s not going to be a powerhouse, but with those conditions, it’ll be a fun little session for an intermediate. After that, the swell drops off into tiny, weak stuff for several days, and the wind patterns get messy cross-on. Thursday the 24th through to the weekend are a write-off – mostly poor surf with very ordinary conditions. You’re looking at a gap of about four days with nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, hold onto your hats, because things get interesting in the second week. The real standout is Monday morning, August 3rd. Ohara picks up a solid 5 ft swell from the south with a 13-second period, pushing a strong combined energy of 1273. The wind is a light cross-off from the west at 10 km/h, which will keep the waves clean. This is groundswell, so expect better shaped waves with more energy. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is excellent. The water temperature is sitting at 78°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The next best option is Tuesday afternoon, August 4th. The swell shifts to the east-southeast, still a solid 5 ft with a very long 15-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off breeze, and the combined energy is strong (1578). This is another one for the experienced crew, as the long period might make it a bit stiff at the beach break, but the quality will be there.

Finally, the morning of Wednesday, August 5th, is a gem. You’ve got 5 ft from the east-southeast, a 14-second period, and the wind is completely glassy at 0 km/h. The combined energy is strong (1117). This is as good as it gets for clean, powerful surf. Crowds are possible at Ohara, so get in early.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a slow burn with one quiet but clean morning on the 23rd. The second week, specifically the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of August, is where the magic is. The Monday morning (3rd) and Wednesday morning (5th) are the true standouts. Get those dates in your diary.

Rusty.

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