Ohope Beach Surf Break

Ohope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.96° S 177.04° E

Issued: 5 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ohope Beach sea temperature is
15.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, N swell with 996 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Jul 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 8th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
12
1.3
NNE
5
2.3
N
7
1.7
N
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.7
NE
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
2.1
NNE
8
2.3
N
10
2
N
10
1.8
N
9
1.4
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
N
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
91
483
266
141
335
257
203
250
575
996
753
553
288
82
45
16
16
8
3
3
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
20
N
20
NNW
5
N
20
N
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NE
15
E
20
ENE
10
E
10
S
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
S
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:04PM1.79m
10:06AM1.68m
10:45PM1.78m
10:48AM1.66m
11:25PM1.78m
11:35AM1.66m
00:07AM1.78m
12:27PM1.67m
00:52AM1.77m
1:22PM1.70m
1:42AM1.78m
2:19PM1.75m
2:41AM1.80m
Low Tide
3:53PM0.34m
4:29AM0.41m
4:33PM0.34m
5:12AM0.39m
5:14PM0.37m
5:56AM0.36m
5:59PM0.42m
6:41AM0.35m
6:50PM0.48m
7:28AM0.35m
7:47PM0.52m
8:20AM0.38m
8:49PM0.53m
9:19AM0.40m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
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5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
 mm
11
13
4
18
8
5
2
3
11
6
Temp °C
13
14
15
15
14
12
12
11
13
13
11
14
15
11
13
11
11
14
13
12
13
Feels °C
11
9
14
14
11
10
8
8
10
9
9
12
13
8
10
9
9
10
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
12
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
1.7
N
7
0.3
ENE
10
1.4
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
8
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NNW
7
2
N
8
2.3
N
10
2
N
10
1.8
N
9
1.4
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
106
39
37
266
21
208
250
203
140
542
996
753
553
288
82
45
16
16
8
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.4
ENE
11
1.3
NNW
7
1.4
NE
8
0.9
NNW
8
0.1
E
13
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
2
37
173
257
102
4
43
47
17
7
11
10
7
2
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
NW
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
E
11
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
3
2
2
4
1
1
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
2
1.3
NNE
5
2.3
N
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.7
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
2.1
NNE
8
0.3
SE
3
0.8
SSE
4
0.6
S
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
S
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
S
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
3
Energy kJ
1
91
483
141
335
250
575
1
22
9
3
1
1
2
11
18
10
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
26
114
55
65
114
66
58
114
39
45
39
0
0
0
0
0
65
81
115
115
118
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Ohope Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Whakatane which is 5 km (3 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 73 km (45 miles) away and Tauranga, 83 km (52 miles) away.

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