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Ocean Beach Surf Forecast
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Ocean Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 16 Oct 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 17 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 47 | 268 | 187 | 441 | 99 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 22 | 23 | 170 | 153 | 64 | 89 | 80 | 73 | 47 | 44 | 42 | 24 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | glass | on | off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:42AM 1.37 | 3:08PM 1.46 | 3:37AM 1.35 | 4:01PM 1.42 | 4:29AM 1.34 | 4:50PM 1.39 | 5:18AM 1.34 | 5:38PM 1.38 | 6:04AM 1.36 | 6:23PM 1.37 | 6:49AM 1.38 | 7:08PM 1.36 | 7:32AM 1.40 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:34PM 0.17 | 8:51AM 0.21 | 9:28PM 0.20 | 9:45AM 0.24 | 10:19PM 0.22 | 10:37AM 0.25 | 11:08PM 0.23 | 11:28AM 0.26 | 11:54PM 0.23 | 12:16PM 0.26 | 12:38AM 0.24 | 1:03PM 0.26 | 1:22AM 0.24 | ||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | ||
| Sunset | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 16 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Hawkes Bay
Cross-off winds at Ocean Beach are now cross-shore so expect speed-bumps in the surf (extremely windy from the S at Te Mata Peak 10 km from Ocean Beach). 1.4m 5s windswell from the SW with a 0.4m 8s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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