
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 2,065 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write this one off. The first few days are a washout, but the real action kicks off from Sunday the 26th, so hang tight.
The water at Ocean Beach is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Not a huge surprise for this spot, but you’ll want a good hood.
Friday the 24th is a total no-go. Tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. Save your energy.
We get a little pulse showing Saturday morning, the 25th, with a 2ft swell from the east at 12 seconds, but it’s cloudy and the conditions are just ordinary. The combined energy is moderate (221), but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.
Sunday morning, the 26th, is where things start to get interesting. The swell picks up to 3ft from the ESE with a 14-second period, giving it proper groundswell feel. The combined energy jumps right up to 777 (moderate), and the forecast says expect very good surf conditions. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW. This is the first real standout of the outlook. The waves will be clean and have some punch for their size. Just be aware that with a long period like that, it might be a bit too straight for the beach break, but it’s a great chance to get some clean peelers.
Sunday afternoon gets a bit messy. The swell jumps to 7ft from the south, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind picks up to 16 mph. It’s a bit of a washout.
Now, Monday the 27th rolls in with some serious energy. The morning shows a 8ft swell from the SSE at 13 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 3636 (strong). Wind is a light cross-off from the SW. This is for experienced surfers only – the size and power will be a handful. The wave comment says "marginal," but the energy is undeniable. This is the main event.
Tuesday the 28th is the other big standout. Morning session with a 8ft swell from the ESE at 13 seconds, combined energy of 1936 (strong), and clean conditions with a light cross-off from the SW. The report says excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is your best window for a serious session. The afternoon on Tuesday switches to a cross-on, so get it early.
The swell drops through Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th, with 6ft and 4ft respectively, still clean in the mornings. Good, solid, more manageable waves.
Friday the 31st turns messy again, and then we hit a rough patch. From Saturday the 1st of August all the way through to Friday the 7th of August, it’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions. The winds are strong, mostly onshore, and the swell is junky. For a beach and reef setup like Ocean Beach, this is looking more like a kite surfing week than a paddle surfing one. The 10ft swell on Saturday the 1st of August is just a windy mess.
Finally, on Saturday the 8th of August, we get a little hope. A 5ft swell from the SSW at 13 seconds with a light cross-off wind. The combined energy is 1099 (strong), and the forecast says expect very good surf conditions. It’s a fair way out, so keep an eye on it, but it could be a nice way to close out the window.
The best on offer: Sunday morning the 26th for the clean, long-period groundswell, and Tuesday morning the 28th for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell of the period. That Tuesday session is the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 16 | ESE 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
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17 | 43 | 44 | 132 | 157 | 251 | 362 | 458 | 358 | 1886 | 1935 | 1978 | 1909 | 1848 | 1487 | 1137 | 923 | 624 | 444 | 361 | 288 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:35PM1.36m | 1:54AM1.30m | 2:22PM1.35m | 2:42AM1.28m | 3:09PM1.36m | 3:28AM1.28m | 3:55PM1.37m | 4:15AM1.28m | 4:41PM1.38m | 5:00AM1.29m | 5:27PM1.40m | 5:46AM1.29m | 6:12PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM0.32m | 8:05AM0.30m | 8:36PM0.34m | 8:51AM0.31m | 9:23PM0.35m | 9:37AM0.31m | 10:11PM0.34m | 10:23AM0.30m | 10:59PM0.32m | 11:10AM0.28m | 11:46PM0.30m | 11:56AM0.26m | 00:32AM0.28m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | S 9 | ENE 11 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 14 | E 13 | S 7 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
9 | 15 | 38 | 63 | 157 | 149 | 362 | 219 | 251 | 1736 | 1607 | 1978 | 1909 | 1848 | 1487 | 1137 | 923 | 624 | 444 | 361 | 288 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 12 | SE 17 | SE 16 | E 11 | ESE 14 | E 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
17 | 13 | 12 | 132 | 76 | 251 | 90 | 243 | 251 | 14 | 507 | 109 | 27 | 37 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 41 | 35 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | S 9 | SE 13 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | E 10 | SSW 15 | ESE 13 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | — | E 12 | SE 16 |
11 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 15 | 26 | 47 | 21 | 229 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 96 | — | 3 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | SSW 3 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 |
14 | 43 | 44 | — | 9 | 124 | 278 | 458 | 358 | 1886 | 1935 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 24 | 11 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 103 | 54 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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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.
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