Ohope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.96° S 177.04° E

Ohope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ohope Beach sea temperature is
15.5°C
0.3° 

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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with 425 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with NE 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ohope Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 12th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 12th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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8
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5
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8
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NNW
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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28
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21
Wind (km/h)
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5
SW
5
SSW
10
NNE
5
ESE
5
NNW
10
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5
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0
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10
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10
NNW
15
WNW
5
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10
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20
SSE
20
SSE
20
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20
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High Tide
7:54AM1.78m
8:08PM1.76m
8:40AM1.81m
8:53PM1.75m
9:23AM1.82m
9:37PM1.74m
10:05AM1.81m
10:19PM1.72m
10:46AM1.78m
11:00PM1.69m
11:29AM1.75m
11:40PM1.65m
12:13PM1.72m
00:21AM1.61m
Low Tide
2:12PM0.31m
2:40AM0.23m
3:00PM0.30m
3:24AM0.22m
3:45PM0.32m
4:05AM0.24m
4:27PM0.36m
4:45AM0.28m
5:08PM0.41m
5:24AM0.35m
5:51PM0.47m
6:03AM0.43m
6:36PM0.52m
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Temp °C
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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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