Surf Forecasts:
Ohara surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ohara in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ohara over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag for Ohara over the next 16 days, so let’s get into it.
It’s a slow start, nothing worth paddling out for right now. The first real chance of a wave comes on Monday morning, the 3rd of August. This is the standout of the whole period. We’ll see a clean 4 ft SE swell with a very long period of 16 seconds and a light offshore wind. The combined wave energy is strong (742), and this is proper groundswell. The 16-second period means it’ll have plenty of shape and power, but it’s a long period, so expect longer lulls between sets. That same afternoon picks up even more, with 6 ft of that SE groundswell (17-second period) and clean, gentle offshore winds. The energy jumps to 1679. This is the best on offer, and it’s a great time for experienced surfers to get amongst it.
After that, things get big and messy. Tuesday the 4th of August has a massive 8 ft to 10 ft SE swell rolling in, but the wind turns cross to cross-onshore, and the energy is pumping over 3900. For experts only, but the chop will be a real battle. By Wednesday the 5th through to Friday the 7th, the swell stays over 7 ft, but strong cross-onshore winds (15-19 mph) will make it a choppy, blown-out mess. Honestly, with that much wind and size, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
The crowds at Ohara can sometimes be an issue, but it’s worth noting it’s an inconsistent break, so when it does come alive, it can get busy. The water temperature is about 79°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The first week is a write-off. The second week shows a few glimmers, but nothing that beats that Monday. The 3rd of August is your window.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 16 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 81 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 48 | 63 | 50 | 75 | 65 | 72 | 51 | 79 | 80 | 67 | 65 | 47 | 51 | 54 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:58PM1.28m | 10:57PM1.26m | 4:15PM1.14m | 00:16AM1.26m | 4:31PM1.20m | 1:27AM1.29m | 4:52PM1.24m | 2:23AM1.33m | 5:13PM1.27m | 3:10AM1.38m | 5:35PM1.30m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33AM0.45m | 7:40AM0.38m | 7:03PM1.11m | 8:34AM0.31m | 8:32PM1.09m | 9:18AM0.23m | 9:21PM1.04m | 9:56AM0.17m | 9:58PM0.97m | 10:30AM0.13m | 10:32PM0.91m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — |
 | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 81 | 58 | 57 | 39 | 15 | 13 | 35 | 21 | 75 | 64 | 32 | 17 | 79 | 80 | 67 | 65 | 34 | 51 | 54 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 16 | 24 | 22 | 57 | 36 | 35 | 49 | 50 | 53 | 65 | 53 | 51 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 45 | 21 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 17 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 16 | E 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 9 | 4 | 43 | 51 | 48 | 63 | 21 | 55 | 54 | 72 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 29 | 47 | 23 | 32 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | SE 4 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 62 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 64 | 9 |
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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).
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