Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.6° C
1.0° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 17,951 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with ESE 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 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 1st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 4th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Imperial Units

Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles for you folks. The first real action is Wednesday morning, 29 July. Ocean Beach wakes up with a clean 6ft ESE swell, period 13 seconds, and a light NW cross-off breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 1160 (moderate-strong). That’s a solid groundswell with some punch. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Thursday morning, 30 July, sees a slightly smaller but still clean 5ft ESE swell, 12 seconds, with the same light cross-off breeze. Energy is 729 (moderate). These two mornings are the pick of the first week—clean, lined up, and not too crowded if you get out early.

Come Saturday, 1 August, the swell jumps up. We’re looking at 8ft SSW swell, 9 seconds, for the morning. That’s a shorter period, more windswell, but the energy is 1346 (strong). This is for experienced surfers only—too big for beginners. The wind is WSW cross-off, light breeze, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon gets even bigger at 10ft, but the wind howls up to a fresh 22 mph SSW cross-off, which will make it lumpy and tricky. Sunday, 2 August, holds 10ft S swell, 11 seconds, with a moderate 12 mph SW cross-off in the morning. Energy is 2156 (strong). Still only for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Now, the real standout is Monday, 3 August, morning. The swell drops back to 6ft SSE, 11 seconds, with a clean 6 mph W offshore wind. Energy is 660 (moderate). That’s a beautiful, clean morning with some decent groundswell. It’s the best session for a mid-level surfer after the big stuff.

Then things get massive. By Tuesday, 4 August, we’re looking at 15ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, with a fresh 19 mph SSW cross-off in the morning. Energy is 11344 (very strong). That’s an absolute monster. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. The same holds for Wednesday, 5 August, morning, with 12ft S swell, 13 seconds, offshore light 6 mph WSW wind, and energy 4009 (strong). These days are too big for paddle surfing—honestly, it might be more of a kite session.

After that, the swell drops slowly. Friday, 7 August, morning sees 7ft SSE swell, 12 seconds, a clean NW cross-off light breeze, and energy 1216 (strong). That’s a good, solid day but not the standout. Then from Saturday, 8 August, through to the end of the window, it’s grim. The wind turns onshore, the swell drops to 3ft to 4ft, and conditions are poor. There’s a gap of about five days with no real recommendations. The combination of strong onshore winds and weak, messy swell makes it a write-off.

So, the best on offer is the Wednesday morning, 29 July, with that 6ft ESE groundswell and clean cross-off wind, and the Monday morning, 3 August, with the 6ft SSE swell and offshore wind. Get out there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
13
1.8
ESE
12
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12
1.5
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1.3
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1.1
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12
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SSW
15
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SSW
15
5.5
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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986
872
593
394
314
202
161
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755
1976
3429
2998
1596
1144
711
1116
4054
17081
15490
11929
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
10
WNW
10
NW
25
NNW
25
N
15
WNW
25
W
15
WNW
15
SW
35
SSW
25
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20
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10
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10
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10
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10
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High Tide
5:27PM1.40m
5:46AM1.29m
6:12PM1.42m
6:31AM1.30m
6:55PM1.43m
7:15AM1.31m
7:38PM1.43m
7:59AM1.32m
8:21PM1.43m
8:43AM1.33m
9:04PM1.43m
9:28AM1.36m
9:49PM1.43m
Low Tide
11:10AM0.28m
11:46PM0.30m
11:56AM0.26m
00:32AM0.28m
12:41PM0.25m
1:17AM0.26m
1:26PM0.24m
2:01AM0.24m
2:11PM0.23m
2:44AM0.22m
2:56PM0.23m
3:27AM0.21m
3:42PM0.22m
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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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