
Surf Forecasts:
Ovahe surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 5,252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ovahe this week:
The surf forecast for Ovahe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ovahe in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ovahe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
411 | 321 | 821 | 637 | 694 | 512 | 671 | 1227 | 813 | 535 | 404 | 289 | 218 | 271 | 966 | 2331 | 2813 | 4342 | 3757 | 3286 | 2085 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:23PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.80m | 1:02PM0.61m | 1:38AM0.87m | 1:40PM0.61m | 2:17AM0.91m | 2:19PM0.61m | 2:58AM0.94m | 3:01PM0.61m | 3:42AM0.93m | 3:46PM0.60m | 4:28AM0.90m | 4:38PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:22PM0.17m | 7:27AM0.22m | 6:56PM0.13m | 8:08AM0.19m | 7:33PM0.09m | 8:49AM0.17m | 8:12PM0.07m | 9:32AM0.16m | 8:53PM0.07m | 10:17AM0.17m | 9:39PM0.09m | 11:06AM0.19m | 10:30PM0.13m | ||||||||
7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | 26 | 34 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
411 | 321 | 821 | 637 | 694 | 512 | 335 | 2627 | 2316 | 1896 | 1708 | 881 | 416 | 300 | 966 | 1560 | 1977 | 4342 | 3757 | 3286 | 2085 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SW 16 | NNW 11 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SE 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
24 | 278 | 12 | 21 | 30 | 279 | 671 | 1227 | 813 | 535 | 404 | 289 | 218 | 271 | 318 | 2331 | 2813 | 222 | 411 | 433 | 283 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NE 9 | SW 23 | SSW 22 | SW 21 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 8 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | W 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | — | N 12 | SE 12 |
13 | 27 | 21 | 45 | 110 | 30 | 29 | 281 | 121 | 13 | 54 | 13 | 28 | 140 | 58 | 186 | 105 | 115 | — | 3 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SSW 6 |
3969 | 6061 | 5903 | 4153 | 3889 | 2626 | 2935 | — | — | — | — | 180 | 101 | 52 | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | 101 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3674 | 3540 | 3524 | 3524 | 3524 | 3589 | 3560 | 3540 | 3540 | 3540 | 3524 | 3502 | 3524 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 3579 | 3662 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Ovahe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ovahe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ovahe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ovahe 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 (Ovahe) 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 Ovahe 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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