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Ohope Beach Surf Forecast
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Ohope Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Tuesday (Sep 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ohope Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ohope Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 20 | 56 | 25 | 16 | 37 | 87 | 249 | 674 | 275 | 95 | 41 | 20 | 10 | 23 | 54 | 65 | 102 | 147 | 134 | 164 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:42PM 1.73 | 1:57AM 1.70 | 2:47PM 1.72 | 3:01AM 1.64 | 3:51PM 1.72 | 4:05AM 1.61 | 4:48PM 1.74 | 5:05AM 1.61 | 5:39PM 1.74 | 6:00AM 1.64 | 6:25PM 1.73 | 6:49AM 1.68 | 7:08PM 1.72 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:08PM 0.46 | 8:29AM 0.36 | 9:12PM 0.48 | 9:32AM 0.38 | 10:13PM 0.46 | 10:32AM 0.38 | 11:11PM 0.42 | 11:27AM 0.37 | 12:05AM 0.37 | 12:19PM 0.35 | 12:55AM 0.31 | 1:08PM 0.32 | 1:41AM 0.27 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bay of Plenty
Continuing clean conditions at Ohope Beach (calm at WhakataneAeroAws 12 km from Ohope Beach). 0.2m 12s groundswell from the NNE with a 0.1m 10s swell from the ENE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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