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Ohope Beach surf break

Ohope Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 12 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
21.4° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ohope Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Ohope Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ohope Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 1AM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 14th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 14th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ohope Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NE
2.2
NE
1.9
NE
1.8
NE
1.2
ENE
1.1
NE
0.9
NNW
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)888888988131312129991111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43462448141318416713210665573448282521212930292728
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
5
NE
5
WNW
5
N
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
10
SE
5
NW
5
N
5
NW
5
SW
15
N
5
S
5
S
5
N
5
SSW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		glassonglasscross-
off		oncross-
off		glassglassoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:38AM
1.60
2:42PM
1.55
3:35AM
1.59
3:38PM
1.55
4:35AM
1.60
4:36PM
1.58
5:30AM
1.64
5:31PM
1.62
6:18AM
1.71
6:22PM
1.66
7:00AM
1.78
7:12PM
1.70
7:41AM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:20PM
0.53
9:05AM
0.62
9:14PM
0.57
9:59AM
0.63
10:14PM
0.57
10:52AM
0.60
11:12PM
0.52
11:43AM
0.55
12:02AM
0.45
12:34PM
0.47
12:48AM
0.38
1:23PM
0.38
1:34AM
0.33
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11
Sunset7:36--7:35--7:32--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:27--
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
-452101349-----1-------
Temp. °C201920212024231621231616181720191719201724
Feels °C (?)171620212225241518201417181718171819201723
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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 12 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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