Ohiwa-Port Ohope surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
21.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ohiwa-Port Ohope in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 11th Mar)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 11th Mar)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 13th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ohiwa-Port Ohope over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.6
ENE
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1.2
NE
1.6
NE
1.7
NE
1.7
NE
1
NE
1.1
NNW
0.8
NNE
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.9
WNW
0.3
NNW
0.3
N
Period(s) (?)141288888888868141313131241211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6525395986107191322320364129956615089585748322822
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
SE
10
SE
5
NNE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
W
20
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
N
5
NE
5
W
15
NNW
5
WSW
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:17AM
1.72
1:25PM
1.68
2:04AM
1.69
2:09PM
1.64
2:55AM
1.67
2:59PM
1.62
3:52AM
1.66
3:55PM
1.62
4:52AM
1.67
4:53PM
1.65
5:47AM
1.71
5:48PM
1.68
6:35AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:14PM
0.53
7:38AM
0.65
7:55PM
0.61
8:30AM
0.71
8:40PM
0.67
9:25AM
0.75
9:34PM
0.71
10:19AM
0.76
10:34PM
0.70
11:12AM
0.73
11:32PM
0.66
12:03PM
0.68
12:22AM
0.59
12:54PM
0.61
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09
Sunset7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:32--7:31--7:30--
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cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
light rain
clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201518171419191820212124161221191719191920
Feels °C (?)15111616121717162122222113918161516171818
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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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