Ohope Beach Surf Break

Ohope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.96° S 177.04° E

Issued: 5 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NE swell with 460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 2nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 8th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
12
1.1
NNE
5
1.3
N
5
0.9
NNW
6
1
N
6
1.4
NNE
6
1.9
NNW
7
1.6
N
7
1
N
7
0.9
NE
8
1.2
NE
9
1.3
NNE
9
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
85
97
82
59
56
111
64
88
49
69
155
362
285
88
109
220
288
306
311
279
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
NNW
5
S
10
SSW
5
N
5
S
5
SSE
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
10
N
15
N
0
NE
10
NNE
15
N
25
NE
25
ENE
20
E
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
S
Wind State
off
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:43PM1.79m
8:49AM1.72m
9:22PM1.79m
9:27AM1.71m
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
Low Tide
2:34PM0.39m
3:05AM0.46m
3:13PM0.36m
3:46AM0.43m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
 mm
5
4
8
24
3
8
8
7
5
14
4
1
Temp °C
12
13
11
11
12
9
11
13
14
15
15
13
13
13
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
Feels °C
11
11
9
9
10
7
9
10
11
12
14
12
12
11
8
8
9
8
10
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
12
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.9
NNW
6
1
N
6
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
1.6
N
7
1
N
7
0.9
NE
8
1.2
NE
9
1.3
NNE
9
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
86
85
97
82
59
56
111
42
39
45
69
22
21
285
88
109
220
288
306
311
279
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
9
0.2
ENE
15
0.3
ENE
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.8
NNE
6
0.4
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.4
NE
8
0.6
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
NNW
10
Energy kJ
2
2
21
38
2
2
4
49
40
24
21
35
18
24
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
E
8
0.4
NNW
10
Energy kJ
2
2
2
37
4
23
13
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
5
1.3
N
5
1.4
NNE
6
1.9
NNW
7
0.4
SE
3
0.7
S
4
1
S
4
0.7
SSE
4
Energy kJ
64
88
155
362
2
14
35
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
66
0
0
114
114
55
55
114
0
108
58
114
114
39
0
39
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Bay of Plenty
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
2
4
4
2
5
7
6
5
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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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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