Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.6° C
1.2° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 21s period, SSW swell with 2,663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 1.7m 21s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 17th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s ahead for the next 16 days. It’s a slow start, but there’s a real window of proper surf coming through the middle of the week. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

First real surf worth paddling out for is Thursday morning, July 16th, at Ocean Beach (beach and reef). Swell’s up to 2 ft from the ESE with a solid 15-second period, and the energy’s moderate (241). The wind’s cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. It’s not huge, but it’s a start. That afternoon steps up: 3 ft from the ESE, 17-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the W at 6 mph. Energy jumps to 525 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. Good little session on the cards.

Friday morning, July 17th, is where it gets interesting. Swell pushes to 6 ft from the ESE with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1477). Wind is light cross-off from the NW at 6 mph, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is in the expert zone, but the direction is bang on the optimum from the SE and the period is long. The afternoon though, we get a cross-shore wind from the NNE, so it’s light cross-shore chop and the energy is very strong (2629), but the quality drops. The morning is your window.

Saturday the 18th starts with 5 ft from the ESE, 14-second period, and clean conditions with a cross-off breeze from the WNW at 6 mph. Energy is strong (1221). The afternoon sees a cross-on from the SE, so it’s a bit messy. Sunday the 19th has a shift – swell comes from the SSW at 5 ft, 18-second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph. Energy is very strong (2359), but the wind is up and the quality is marginal. The morning is cleaner than the afternoon, which gets a cross-shore chop.

The standout is Monday morning, July 20th. Swell is 7 ft from the S, 15-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 6 mph. The energy is very strong (2030) and the conditions are clean. This is proper, powerful surf – only for experts. The afternoon gets a cross-on from the SE, so it’s not as good.

Tuesday the 21st morning has 5 ft from the S, 13-second period, offshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph, and clean conditions. Energy is strong (868). Good for experienced surfers. After that, things wind down. Wednesday the 22nd has 3 ft from the S, glassy conditions in the afternoon with a NE breeze at 3 mph, and a 14-second period. Energy is low (362), but it’s clean and fun for a beginner to intermediate.

The rest of the window from Thursday the 23rd through to the end of July 30th is mostly small, weak, and ordinary. Swell drops to 1 ft to 3 ft, periods are short to moderate, and the energy is weak to low (72 to 257). The winds are often cross-onshore or cross-shore, and the scores are low. There are no real standout days in that second week – it’s a quiet stretch. The best of the whole period is Friday morning July 17th and Monday morning July 20th for the experienced crew. The rest is just a paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Height (m)
Direction
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E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
15
0.9
ESE
17
1.4
ESE
16
1.7
ESE
16
1.7
ESE
15
1.6
ESE
15
1.5
ESE
14
1.4
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14
1.7
SSW
21
1.6
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.7
S
16
2
S
15
1.9
S
15
1.7
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
63
57
225
492
1055
1433
1344
1117
947
742
2663
1825
1230
1402
1804
1721
1158
759
496
303
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
ENE
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
NW
10
NNE
5
NW
10
WNW
10
SE
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
W
10
WNW
10
NNE
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WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
6:03PM1.71m
6:29AM1.56m
7:00PM1.72m
7:26AM1.56m
7:55PM1.70m
8:23AM1.54m
8:50PM1.66m
9:18AM1.51m
9:43PM1.59m
10:12AM1.47m
10:35PM1.52m
11:05AM1.44m
11:27PM1.45m
Low Tide
11:44AM-0.01m
00:26AM0.01m
12:43PM-0.02m
1:23AM-0.00m
1:40PM-0.02m
2:20AM-0.00m
2:36PM0.01m
3:14AM0.02m
3:31PM0.05m
4:06AM0.05m
4:25PM0.11m
4:57AM0.10m
5:18PM0.17m
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12
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Feels °C
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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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