Ohope Beach surf break

Ohope Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 19 Dec 2025 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
20.5° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Sunday (Dec 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 21st Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 21st Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 23rd Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
1.3
NW
0.5
N
1.6
NW
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
1.3
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.1
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.5
N
Period(s) (?)165155141413131313166677714146614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)828411212310091851238281851082532181381079494938994
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
N
10
SSW
5
WNW
20
N
5
WSW
20
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
W
5
W
25
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:17PM
1.66
8:03AM
1.77
8:03PM
1.68
8:42AM
1.79
8:47PM
1.70
9:21AM
1.80
9:29PM
1.72
10:01AM
1.80
10:08PM
1.73
10:42AM
1.80
10:46PM
1.72
11:26AM
1.80
11:27PM
1.70
12:09PM
1.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:51AM
0.44
2:16PM
0.57
2:30AM
0.44
2:58PM
0.54
3:10AM
0.42
3:40PM
0.50
3:51AM
0.40
4:22PM
0.48
4:32AM
0.37
5:05PM
0.46
5:13AM
0.35
5:50PM
0.44
5:54AM
0.34
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47
Sunset8:31--8:31--8:32--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:35--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211822231720211619201819212024231920201820
Feels °C (?)171518171216171316201918202021211617161618
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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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