Ohope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.96° S 177.04° E

Ohope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ohope Beach sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.8° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with 801 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with NNW 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 (Sep 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
4
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NNW
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0.6
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1.3
NNW
6
2.3
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NE
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0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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11
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527
536
240
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47
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112
28
14
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNW
25
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High Tide
1:04AM1.74m
1:46PM1.72m
2:04AM1.72m
2:55PM1.75m
3:10AM1.70m
4:03PM1.80m
4:17AM1.70m
5:03PM1.86m
5:20AM1.71m
5:57PM1.90m
6:18AM1.75m
6:46PM1.90m
Low Tide
7:12PM0.42m
7:36AM0.32m
8:16PM0.45m
8:39AM0.34m
9:22PM0.46m
9:43AM0.33m
10:25PM0.43m
10:45AM0.30m
11:27PM0.37m
11:42AM0.28m
00:24AM0.31m
12:37PM0.26m
1:17AM0.24m
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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.

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