Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.2°C
1.1° 

Ocean Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ocean Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,439 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Aug 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window that starts out a bit slow, then throws a serious punch right in the middle before fading out again. The long-range stuff, especially that first week of September, is where you want to be looking, but we’ll take it day by day.

The next couple of days are pretty average. Thursday afternoon has a cross-on breeze making things a little bumpy, and the swell is ordinary. Friday gets worse with a stronger cross-shore wind and poor conditions. It’s not worth suiting up for much of this first stretch until Sunday, which stays small but at least turns clean with a cross-off wind.

The real action fires up at the end of the month. Come Monday afternoon, we’re looking at a solid jump in size with the swell wrapping in from the south at 7ft. The wind goes offshore and it cleans right up. That’s the start of something good. Tuesday afternoon is the highlight of the whole run, in my opinion. We see a jump to 8ft with light cross-off winds and a long period swell from the southwest. The energy reading is pumping, and it’s going to be a proper day for anyone who knows what they’re doing.

That window from Monday afternoon through to Wednesday should be your target. The size backs off a touch on Wednesday, but the conditions stay great. After that, things start to fizzle. The swell drops through Thursday and the weekend, and while the winds stay favorable, there’s just not enough power in the water.

We do see another pulse of activity around September 8th, but it’s a bit short-period and not quite the same quality. There’s a bigger, wind-blown swell on the 9th, but it’s messy and the tide might mess with it. By the 10th, the wind is howling offshore, making it hard to paddle into anything, and it’s mostly blown out.

Water temps are running a bit cold for the time of year, which is noticeable, but it’s nothing a good hooded rashie can’t fix. Based on the swell direction and the way the winds line up, Ocean Beach is best when the south groundswell is in and there’s some west in the wind. The standout day is unmistakably Tuesday, September 1st, with that bigger, clean, long-period swell from the southwest. It’s going to be an afternoon to remember for the experienced crew.

Alright, that’s the long and short of it. Stay safe out there and pick your days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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2
1
0
0
2
4
4
1
3
4
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
9
3
S
12
2.2
SSW
12
2.2
S
12
2.5
S
12
2.4
S
12
2
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.6
S
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1327
653
430
339
157
198
149
75
53
93
513
2439
1360
1459
1776
1638
1103
690
734
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
20
N
20
N
10
SW
15
NW
25
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
25
W
30
S
15
S
10
NW
10
WNW
25
W
10
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
5:13AM1.30m
5:38PM1.41m
5:59AM1.32m
6:23PM1.43m
6:45AM1.35m
7:08PM1.45m
7:31AM1.39m
7:53PM1.46m
8:17AM1.43m
8:39PM1.47m
9:05AM1.46m
9:27PM1.47m
Low Tide
11:11PM0.29m
11:23AM0.25m
11:58PM0.25m
12:10PM0.22m
00:43AM0.22m
12:57PM0.20m
1:28AM0.19m
1:44PM0.18m
2:13AM0.17m
2:32PM0.17m
2:58AM0.16m
3:22PM0.16m
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6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:33
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5:44
5:45
5:45
5:46
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Temp °C
12
15
18
15
16
15
12
16
17
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15
13
8
9
7
16
17
12
Feels °C
7
9
12
10
12
11
10
12
11
5
7
9
7
3
4
4
11
11
9
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Information about the Ocean Beach Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ocean 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.

Ocean Beach is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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