Ohope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.96° S 177.04° E

Ohope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ohope Beach sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.7° 

Ohope Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ohope Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ohope Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Ohope Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ohope Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 1st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 1st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 6th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ohope Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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(10 max)
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0
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0
0
0
0
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0
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1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
6
0.5
NE
10
0.7
WNW
6
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
1.1
WNW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.2
ENE
10
0.6
NW
4
0.6
NNW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.7
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.2
NNW
6
1.9
NNW
6
2.1
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
48
33
23
13
52
23
11
16
21
74
218
149
88
35
12
4
270
487
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
W
20
WNW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
NW
10
W
15
NW
25
NW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
N
5
SW
5
NNE
30
NNW
15
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:17AM1.75m
9:44PM1.76m
10:02AM1.76m
10:31PM1.74m
10:51AM1.75m
11:19PM1.74m
11:44AM1.74m
00:10AM1.74m
12:43PM1.72m
1:04AM1.74m
1:46PM1.72m
2:04AM1.72m
Low Tide
3:31AM0.18m
3:45PM0.25m
4:14AM0.18m
4:31PM0.28m
4:58AM0.20m
5:20PM0.32m
5:47AM0.24m
6:13PM0.37m
6:39AM0.29m
7:12PM0.42m
7:36AM0.32m
8:16PM0.45m
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5:50
5:51
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4
7
Temp °C
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11
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Feels °C
8
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Information about the Ohope Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ohope Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ohope Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ohope Beach 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 (Ohope Beach) 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 Ohope Beach 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.

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