Ohope Beach surf break

Ohope Beach surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 11 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 1.2°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 Wednesday (Mar 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 11th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 14th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 12th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NE
0.3
N
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.6
NE
2
NE
1.4
NE
1.7
NE
1.6
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.3
N
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
Period(s) (?)8147888888881413131312121291011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5937107163355489261382319154149106575734482825141418
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
SE
20
NNE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NW
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
20
S
10
S
5
SW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
SW
15
NNW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
onglassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:08PM
1.61
1:47AM
1.63
1:52PM
1.57
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:35PM
0.47
8:10AM
0.58
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
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-7:37--7:36--7:35--7:32--7:31--7:30--7:29-
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
heavy rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171714181919202121211916192114181817192018
Feels °C (?)151611161616202222241916141611161617172018
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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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