
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with 1,430 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SSE 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 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk surf. The first few days are nothing special at Ocean Beach, but if you’re patient, there’s some real quality coming.
Right now, it’s slow. Tuesday the 15th starts off okay – a 5ft S swell with a 10-second period, clean with a light cross-offshore NNW breeze. Wave energy’s moderate (399). It’s surfable but not exciting. Tuesday afternoon gets a cross-onshore wind, so skip it.
Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are small and ordinary – around 3ft, mostly clean in the mornings but very unexciting. Friday the 18th has a bit more energy (401 in the morning, 431 in the afternoon) but the swell is still under 3ft, and the winds get stronger, especially Friday afternoon with a fresh breeze. Not good.
Saturday the 19th has a spike in the afternoon – 6ft S swell, but it’s a short 8-second period and the wind goes onshore. That’s messy. Sunday the 20th is a write-off with strong SW winds and poor conditions.
Now, here’s the good stuff. Monday the 21st morning is a standout. Ocean Beach sees a 6ft S swell with a very long 15-second period – real groundswell. Wave energy is strong (1975), and the wind is light NW at 10 km/h, giving clean, cross-off conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that long period might make it tricky on a beach break – the waves could be a bit straight. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so expect company.
Tuesday the 22nd morning is another one to watch – 7ft SSW swell, 9-second period, blowing offshore from the WSW at 19 mph. That’s fresh offshore wind, so the waves should be clean. At 7ft, it’s getting big for Ocean Beach, so not for beginners. Wave energy is strong (1206).
Then things get huge. From Wednesday the 23rd morning through Thursday the 24th morning, the swell is massive – 13ft to 16ft from the S with strong energy (4065 to 6601). The wind is clean, but the swell is too big for this break. Experts only, and even then, it might be a mess. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that, the swell drops. Friday the 25th is marginal with moderate winds. Saturday the 26th morning is small (3ft) but glassy – nice for a longboard. Sunday the 27th morning is also glassy but tiny (2ft).
Then, Monday the 28th morning brings a solid 7ft S swell with an 8-second period and light NW cross-off winds. Wave energy is moderate-to-strong (667). It’s clean, but the short period might make it crumbly. Still, expect very good surf conditions.
Tuesday the 29th is a nice day – 4ft S swell with a good 11-second period. Tuesday afternoon goes glassy with a NNE breeze – perfect for a sunset session. And Wednesday the 30th morning rounds things off with a 5ft SSW swell, a very long 16-second period, and strong energy (1103). Light NNW wind, clean – another standout for experienced surfers. That long period will give proper groundswell lines, but at a beach break, watch for it closing out.
Overall, the standout is Monday the 21st morning for the combination of size, long period, and clean wind. Tuesday the 22nd morning is also excellent for the offshore wind. The last week has a few promising mornings, especially Wednesday the 30th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
553 | 394 | 279 | 177 | 101 | 66 | 167 | 120 | 90 | 134 | 220 | 205 | 202 | 137 | 336 | 205 | 674 | 185 | 430 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:23AM1.49m | 8:46PM1.46m | 9:11AM1.47m | 9:33PM1.42m | 9:57AM1.44m | 10:20PM1.37m | 10:44AM1.41m | 11:06PM1.33m | 11:30AM1.38m | 11:53PM1.29m | 12:17PM1.35m | 00:40AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.14m | 3:02AM0.15m | 3:29PM0.18m | 3:48AM0.20m | 4:16PM0.23m | 4:33AM0.25m | 5:03PM0.27m | 5:19AM0.29m | 5:49PM0.31m | 6:04AM0.32m | 6:36PM0.33m | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 8 | SSW 11 | ESE 10 | S 9 |
553 | 394 | 279 | 177 | 101 | 59 | 167 | 120 | 90 | 32 | 220 | 205 | 66 | 137 | 123 | 205 | 373 | 73 | 430 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | NE 5 | SSW 9 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 14 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | S 16 | ESE 10 |
2 | 2 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 66 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 134 | 7 | 25 | 202 | 40 | 31 | 178 | 79 | 5 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 4 | SSW 9 | ENE 3 | SSW 14 | NE 11 | SE 9 | SSW 17 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 10 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | SE 6 | NE 9 | SSW 15 |
4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 40 | 30 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 23 | 99 | 9 | 3 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | SW 2 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | N 3 | SSW 11 | S 6 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 16 | 1 | 144 | 194 | 91 | 141 | 336 | 1 | 674 | 185 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 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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