Ohope Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.96° S 177.04° E

Ohope Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ohope Beach sea temperature is
13.3° C
1.6° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NNE swell with 890 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 10th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 14th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night).

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
1
NNW
5
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1
N
8
0.9
N
7
0.8
N
7
0.7
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7
1.1
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.5
N
7
2.3
N
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
13
12
11
40
154
219
280
232
118
86
62
47
108
114
254
158
199
465
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
NNW
5
SSE
5
NW
20
NW
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
NE
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NNE
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E
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NE
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NE
25
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NNE
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on
High Tide
1:21AM1.75m
1:58PM1.74m
2:20AM1.76m
3:06PM1.77m
3:26AM1.78m
4:18PM1.84m
4:32AM1.80m
5:24PM1.93m
5:35AM1.82m
6:19PM2.01m
6:33AM1.84m
7:10PM2.04m
Low Tide
7:55AM0.35m
8:31PM0.48m
8:57AM0.37m
9:36PM0.49m
10:02AM0.35m
10:41PM0.47m
11:05AM0.30m
11:43PM0.43m
12:02PM0.25m
00:43AM0.37m
12:55PM0.21m
1:38AM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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