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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 Sunday 31 Aug 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 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ohope Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 598 | 909 | 506 | 57 | 21 | 18 | 51 | 39 | 56 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 87 | 39 | 57 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:16PM 1.61 | 12:25AM 1.59 | 1:04PM 1.60 | 1:09AM 1.56 | 1:56PM 1.59 | 2:01AM 1.56 | 2:54PM 1.60 | 2:59AM 1.58 | 3:57PM 1.62 | 3:58AM 1.62 | 4:53PM 1.69 | 4:53AM 1.67 | 5:40PM 1.77 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:33PM 0.55 | 6:52AM 0.48 | 7:26PM 0.61 | 7:38AM 0.54 | 8:22PM 0.64 | 8:34AM 0.58 | 9:17PM 0.64 | 9:36AM 0.56 | 10:11PM 0.60 | 10:33AM 0.50 | 11:04PM 0.54 | 11:23AM 0.41 | 11:57PM 0.45 | ||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 7 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bay of Plenty
The cross-on wind has turned onshore at Ohope Beach (moderate winds from the N at WhakataneAeroAws 12 km from Ohope Beach). 2.0m 6s windswell from the NNW with a 0.4m 9s swell from the NE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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