
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 2,388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Ocean Beach is looking at a bit of a slow start before things wake up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
We've got a bit of a flat spell early on. The 3rd has some small, clean waves, 5ft of south swell with a 13-second period, but the energy is only moderate at 859. Thursday morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, but it's not going to get your heart racing. Thursday afternoon drops a touch to 4ft but it turns glassy, which is a treat. Still, you’re not missing much.
Then we hit a proper lull. From Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th, we are looking at tiny, weak surf. Waves are under 3ft, the energy is weak, and Friday afternoon even has a bit of bump on it. It’s a few days of nothing before things kick off again. I’d say there's a solid three-day gap where you aren't missing a thing.
Monday afternoon the 7th is where it starts to get interesting. The swell jumps to 8ft but it’s messy, with a cross-offshore wind and an 8-second period. It’s a bit of a junky, powerful closeout and the score is only marginal. Not ideal, but the ocean is waking up.
Tuesday the 8th is your first real standout. We have 7ft of south swell at 11 seconds in the morning, with light winds and clean conditions. The energy is strong at 933. It’s going to be solid, good-shaped surf. Afternoon glassed off with 6ft, still very good. This is where I’d be pointing the car.
The 9th keeps the fun rolling with 5ft to 5ft of clean, good surf. It’s a nice run before it dips again on the 10th. That Thursday is small and blown out, even if the wind is offshore. Not your day.
Now, here’s the big one. Friday the 11th is a proper pulse. The morning shows 8ft of SSW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the energy is very strong at 1647. Winds are light and clean. This is proper, powerful surf and it's for experienced surfers only. Over 8ft is expert territory, and this is close. The afternoon still holds 7ft with offshore wind. This is the standout of the whole run.
Saturday the 12th is another good one, 7ft and 6ft of clean S swell, very consistent. A lot of waves to be had.
Sunday morning the 13th, you’re going to need to be a serious charger. It’s 12ft of SSW swell with high energy, but the model says it’s just too big for this break. It’s going to be a washing machine. The afternoon backs down to a more manageable 7ft and is much better.
The week after that is a mixed bag. Monday the 14th has small, clean waves in the morning, but the afternoon turns onshore and lumpy. The 15th has a solid 7ft S swell but with a moderate to fresh cross-offshore wind and a long 13-second period. It could be a bit tricky on a beach break like this, but it’s there. The energy is strong at 1393. It’s only scored as marginal, so tread with care.
The 16th and 17th drop off again. Small, weak, and not worth the paddle. It looks like the runner at Ocean Beach runs dry after that initial punch. You need to be on it in that window from the 8th through the 13th.
Right, that's the full run down. Over and out.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 17 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
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1754 | 851 | 472 | 257 | 74 | 69 | 16 | 76 | 55 | 119 | 64 | 57 | 154 | 26 | 924 | 1388 | 917 | 716 | 541 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 9:27PM1.47m | 9:54AM1.49m | 10:18PM1.46m | 10:46AM1.51m | 11:11PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.53m | 00:06AM1.45m | 12:37PM1.54m | 1:04AM1.44m | 1:36PM1.55m | 2:03AM1.44m | 2:35PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:46AM0.15m | 4:13PM0.16m | 4:35AM0.14m | 5:06PM0.16m | 5:27AM0.14m | 6:01PM0.15m | 6:21AM0.13m | 6:58PM0.15m | 7:18AM0.12m | 7:56PM0.14m | 8:15AM0.11m | 8:55PM0.13m | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
1754 | 851 | 472 | 257 | 74 | 69 | 16 | 76 | 55 | 119 | 64 | 14 | 27 | 26 | 4 | 1388 | 917 | 716 | 541 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | SSW 11 | NE 10 | NE 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | — | SW 15 | NE 4 | NE 6 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 57 | 29 | 11 | 24 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | S 17 | SW 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | — | NNW 4 | NE 10 | — | SW 15 | NE 8 | E 15 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 8 | 9 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 9 | — | NNW 3 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NNW 4 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | 17 | — | 2 | 50 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 38 | 154 | 10 | 924 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 8 | 113 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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