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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 6 pm Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 NZDT
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 Saturday (Apr 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ohope Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 07) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ohope Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 115 | 105 | 116 | 82 | 197 | 1253 | 2182 | 2912 | 836 | 513 | 179 | 79 | 75 | 52 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 71 | 145 | 214 | 159 | 91 | 112 | 76 | 118 | 120 | 71 | 101 | 58 | 80 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:05PM 1.96 | 11:32AM 1.90 | 12:01AM 1.90 | 12:23PM 1.86 | 12:58AM 1.83 | 1:14PM 1.79 | 1:57AM 1.77 | 2:09PM 1.70 | 2:57AM 1.72 | 3:11PM 1.63 | 3:56AM 1.69 | 4:14PM 1.58 | 4:54AM 1.67 | 5:14PM 1.58 | 5:48AM 1.66 | 6:09PM 1.60 | 6:35AM 1.65 | 6:59PM 1.63 | 7:17AM 1.65 | 7:44PM 1.66 | 7:57AM 1.65 | 8:26PM 1.68 | 8:35AM 1.65 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:04PM 0.13 | 5:31AM 0.25 | 5:55PM 0.19 | 6:24AM 0.33 | 6:47PM 0.25 | 7:20AM 0.42 | 7:41PM 0.33 | 8:21AM 0.48 | 8:38PM 0.40 | 9:24AM 0.51 | 9:39PM 0.46 | 10:24AM 0.50 | 10:42PM 0.48 | 11:20AM 0.47 | 11:39PM 0.46 | 12:13PM 0.42 | 12:31AM 0.43 | 1:03PM 0.38 | 1:19AM 0.39 | 1:49PM 0.33 | 2:03AM 0.37 | 2:30PM 0.30 | 2:45AM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Wed 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 |
| Sunset | 7:04 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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