Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 3,419 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board, let’s get into it. Looking 16 days out for the local zone.
The start is slow. Real slow. For the first few days there’s almost nothing worth the paddle. The water is running about 54°, which is a bit cooler than normal for the season.
Ocean Beach is the only spot in play. On Monday the 10th, there’s a small SSE swell around 3 feet, pretty short period and weak wave energy (180). The afternoon cleans up a touch with a light offshore wind, but it's still very ordinary.
Tuesday the 11th morning brings a bit more life. Clean 7-foot SSW swell (9 seconds) with good energy build (1439), and the wind is offshore. This is a step up, but at that size, it’s getting too much for beginners. The afternoon turns cross-shore and gets bumpy.
From Wednesday the 12th through the weekend of the 16th, it’s poor. Cross-onshore winds, rain, and lumpy seas dominate. Swell builds to 8 feet Saturday the 15th, but with onshore winds, it’s a total mess. Not the session you’re after.
Here is the real standout: Thursday the 20th of August. Ocean Beach sets up beautifully. An 8-foot south swell, strong wave energy (2422), and glassy conditions with a super light WSW offshore breeze. This is clean and powerful, but over 8 feet means experts only. This will be the best look of the entire 16 days for those who can handle it.
Friday the 21st morning is your best alternative. Smaller 4-foot SE swell, still glassy with a light offshore from the NW. The period stretches to 11 seconds, giving the waves some proper shape and push (763). This should see plenty of smiles if you can deal with a few others in the water.
After that, we hit a dead zone from the 22nd onward. Small, weak swells, poor wind direction, and sloppy conditions. By the 25th, it is barely knee-high with almost no power. A long, poor run to close out the window.
Bottom line: Don’t bother paddling out until the 20th. Thursday 20th morning is the one for the experienced crew. Friday 21st morning is the call for the smaller, cleaner fun waves.
Keep an eye on it – updates can always change the picture.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSW 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 170 | 128 | 152 | 690 | 286 | 238 | 173 | 198 | 273 | 159 | 126 | 170 | 332 | 406 | 403 | 761 | 779 | 787 | 1065 | 601 | 625 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:50PM1.58m | 3:17AM1.48m | 3:49PM1.62m | 4:16AM1.50m | 4:48PM1.65m | 5:14AM1.52m | 5:44PM1.66m | 6:10AM1.53m | 6:39PM1.65m | 7:06AM1.53m | 7:33PM1.63m | 8:00AM1.52m | 8:25PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.12m | 9:29AM0.07m | 10:09PM0.09m | 10:28AM0.04m | 11:08PM0.06m | 11:26AM0.02m | 00:06AM0.04m | 12:24PM0.02m | 1:01AM0.03m | 1:19PM0.03m | 1:55AM0.03m | 2:14PM0.05m | 2:46AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSW 22 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 170 | 128 | 94 | 413 | 200 | 238 | 173 | 198 | 273 | 159 | 126 | 66 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 95 | 787 | 1065 | 601 | 625 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 14 | S 11 | SE 8 | NE 5 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 11 | SW 18 | ESE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 19 |
| kJ | 7 | 39 | 152 | 330 | 280 | 15 | 63 | 55 | 53 | 61 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 110 | 123 | 103 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 17 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 13 | S 10 | ESE 13 | S 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SW 15 | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 71 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | NNE 7 | — | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SW 6 | SSW 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 12 | 690 | 286 | 4 | — | 52 | 79 | 23 | 60 | 170 | 332 | 406 | 403 | 761 | 779 | — | 1 | 22 | 399 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 52 | 104 | 8 | 8 | 73 | 8 | 31 | 166 | 199 | 204 | 103 | 0 | 34 | 199 | 230 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ocean Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean 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 (Ocean 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).
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