Ohope Beach surf break

Ohope Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 NZST
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Ohope Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ohope Beach sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ohope Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 27th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 3rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)20ft (6.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Mon night).

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
11
1.1
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
10
5.5
NNE
11
5.5
NNE
12
4
NNE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
99
75
79
54
37
24
16
17
17
12
19
52
126
226
765
1400
2483
6957
8325
4554
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
NW
5
SSW
5
SSW
0
NNW
5
SSE
5
S
5
NNE
5
SSE
5
SE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
40
NNE
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:54PM1.68m
4:13AM1.70m
4:48PM1.69m
5:01AM1.69m
5:41PM1.72m
5:47AM1.69m
6:29PM1.76m
6:31AM1.68m
7:12PM1.79m
7:14AM1.68m
7:52PM1.81m
7:56AM1.68m
8:29PM1.81m
Low Tide
9:50AM0.41m
10:15PM0.50m
10:45AM0.41m
11:07PM0.49m
11:36AM0.39m
11:56PM0.50m
12:23PM0.37m
00:44AM0.50m
1:04PM0.36m
1:28AM0.51m
1:43PM0.37m
2:10AM0.50m
2:21PM0.39m
2:50AM0.50m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
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5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
1
2
2
8
7
12
37
Temp °C
14
15
12
15
17
13
15
15
14
14
15
15
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
17
18
13
13
10
14
16
12
14
14
14
12
14
13
13
13
14
12
13
13
11
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.1
N
17
0.2
N
15
0.2
N
16
0.1
N
16
5.5
NNE
12
4
NNE
12
Energy kJ
103
99
75
79
54
37
24
16
17
17
11
10
17
17
6
19
20
5
8325
4554
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
12
0.4
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
17
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
37
45
41
23
22
8
8
2
14
1
12
19
3
6
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
14
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
9
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
1
4
1
6
6
2
12
2
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
2
0.3
W
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
1.1
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
10
5.5
NNE
11
Energy kJ
1
2
2
4
5
52
126
226
765
1400
2483
6957
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
65
78
120
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
130
114
312
200
130
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
4
4
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
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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