Ohope Beach surf break

Ohope Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm 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
17.1° 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 Thursday (May 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. 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 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 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 3rd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
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
1
N
5
1.3
N
6
1.8
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
10
5
NNE
11
5.5
NNE
12
4
NNE
12
3.5
NNE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
75
59
54
37
24
16
16
17
12
14
57
126
268
952
1294
2141
6010
8808
4987
3696
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
W
5
SSE
5
S
5
NNW
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
25
NNW
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-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
8:38AM1.69m
Low Tide
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
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
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part cloud
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
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7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
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5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
1
1
2
4
2
2
12
16
23
25
7
Temp °C
15
12
14
17
13
15
15
14
14
15
15
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
18
18
14
11
12
16
12
15
14
14
13
13
14
14
13
13
12
14
13
13
12
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
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
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.1
N
17
0.2
N
15
0.2
N
16
0.1
N
16
4
NNE
12
3.5
NNE
12
Energy kJ
99
75
59
54
37
24
16
16
17
11
12
17
17
6
19
20
5
4987
3696
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.4
NE
3
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
8
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
17
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
45
41
23
22
8
8
2
14
3
12
10
3
6
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
9
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
1
4
6
6
2
12
2
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
W
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.6
NNE
4
1
N
5
1.3
N
6
1.8
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
10
5
NNE
11
5.5
NNE
12
Energy kJ
1
1
2
6
14
57
126
268
952
1294
2141
6010
8808
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
65
78
120
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
134
114
121
283
259
114
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
9
6
5
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
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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