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Ohiwa-Port Ohope Surf Forecast
/ Bay of Plenty (18 surf breaks) /
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Ohiwa-Port Ohope surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 27 Nov 2025 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ohiwa-Port Ohope surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ohiwa-Port Ohope sea temperature is
19.3° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ohiwa-Port Ohope this week:
The surf forecast for Ohiwa-Port Ohope over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ohiwa-Port Ohope in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 27th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 4th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 4th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ohiwa-Port Ohope over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 564 | 496 | 399 | 284 | 213 | 134 | 90 | 86 | 75 | 54 | 88 | 101 | 55 | 43 | 72 | 17 | 51 | 80 | 126 | 200 | 2766 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:54PM 1.80 | 12:53AM 1.71 | 1:40PM 1.81 | 1:43AM 1.70 | 2:25PM 1.84 | 2:39AM 1.71 | 3:13PM 1.86 | 3:37AM 1.75 | 4:04PM 1.89 | 4:36AM 1.81 | 5:00PM 1.92 | 5:38AM 1.89 | 6:01PM 1.95 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:21PM 0.66 | 7:24AM 0.58 | 8:11PM 0.64 | 8:12AM 0.60 | 9:01PM 0.60 | 9:06AM 0.63 | 9:51PM 0.55 | 10:04AM 0.65 | 10:44PM 0.52 | 11:05AM 0.64 | 11:40PM 0.50 | 12:07PM 0.61 | 12:40AM 0.47 | ||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 8 | 18 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 |
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Information about the Ohiwa-Port Ohope Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ohiwa-Port Ohope provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ohiwa-Port Ohope can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ohiwa-Port Ohope 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 (Ohiwa-Port Ohope) 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 Ohiwa-Port Ohope 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Ohiwa-Port Ohope, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Whakatane which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 81 km (50 miles) away and Tauranga, 92 km (57 miles) away.
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