Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,795 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We are starting off quiet, but the waiting pays off. The first solid surf arrives on Wednesday morning, September 9th, with a clean 5ft swell from the ESE and a light WNW cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (336), and the waves should be clean and fun for a beginner-friendly session. The afternoon turns to junk with an onshore wind, so get it early.
Thursday morning, September 10th, is smaller at 3ft from the ESE, but still clean with a light NW breeze. It’s very ordinary, but there are a few grovel-worthy waves if you're keen.
The real standout is Sunday, September 13th. This is the session to circle on the calendar. The morning brings a solid 8ft SSW groundswell, with a very long period of 16 seconds, and a clean offshore WNW breeze at 10 mph. The combined energy is massive (2489), so this is powerful, chunky swell. The waves will be well-shaped but heavy – this is for experienced surfers only. The occasional crowd is possible at Ocean Beach, but for a wave this good, you’ll be sharing it with folks who know what they’re doing. The afternoon is still good, but a bit more wind-affected and dropping off.
The next Tuesday, September 15th, gives a couple of clean, offshore sessions with a 3ft to 3ft SSW swell. It's gentle, clean, and easy paddling – a good day for a longer board.
Then we have a major event on Friday, September 18th. The morning delivers a hefty 8ft S swell with a 10-second period, and a clean offshore WNW wind at 12 mph. The energy is again very strong (2332). This is a proper, powerful, expert-level day. The afternoon is still big at 8ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore, making it a bit more messy. This is a serious, raw swell.
The following Saturday morning, September 19th, is still in the 7ft range from the S, but the wind is cross-off, and the energy is still strong (1089). It’s a bit more marginal, but still a heavy wave for those who are comfortable.
The last week of the forecast is a definite drop-off. From Sunday, September 20th, through to Wednesday, September 23rd, the swell is small and inconsistent, with mostly poor conditions. The morning of Wednesday, September 23rd, looks like a small, clean bounce-back with a 3ft SE swell and a light NW breeze, but it's nothing to write home about.
Overall, the best of the best is the Sunday morning, September 13th session at Ocean Beach, with that big, clean, long-period groundswell and offshore wind. The Friday, September 18th morning is a close second for sheer power. The rest of the period is a mix of small windows and waiting.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 19 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 7 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1176 | 974 | 790 | 522 | 307 | 254 | 183 | 101 | 57 | 38 | 122 | 233 | 120 | 28 | 232 | 2659 | 2460 | 1581 | 900 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:03AM1.44m | 2:35PM1.57m | 3:02AM1.45m | 3:33PM1.58m | 4:01AM1.46m | 4:30PM1.58m | 4:57AM1.48m | 5:24PM1.58m | 5:51AM1.49m | 6:17PM1.57m | 6:44AM1.50m | 7:08PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:15AM0.11m | 8:55PM0.13m | 9:14AM0.10m | 9:53PM0.11m | 10:12AM0.09m | 10:50PM0.09m | 11:09AM0.08m | 11:45PM0.08m | 12:05PM0.08m | 00:37AM0.07m | 12:58PM0.09m | 1:27AM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 18 | S 6 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 41 | 974 | 790 | 522 | 307 | 254 | 183 | 101 | 57 | 36 | 21 | 133 | 39 | 14 | 142 | 2659 | 2460 | 1581 | 900 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | SSW 10 | NE 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 3 | SSW 19 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 17 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 33 | 10 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 122 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 7 | 39 | 29 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | S 15 | NE 16 | E 17 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 9 | NNE 4 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 12 | — | NE 12 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 38 | 9 | 8 | 120 | 4 | 4 | 24 | — | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | SSW 4 | S 7 | — | SSW 4 | S 7 | — | NNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 1176 | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 233 | — | 38 | 232 | — | 3 | 5 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 15 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 6 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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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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