Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.2° C
1.4° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with 1,708 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Ocean Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a run of surf coming through, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The standout mornings are looking tidy, but the afternoons get wind-affected. The water temp is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for the time of year, so a good steamer is your friend.

The first decent window kicks off this Friday morning, the 7th of August. There’s some clouds around, but with a light offshore breeze from the WNW at 3 mph, it’s looking clean. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the south with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wave energy is strong (1803), so there’s plenty of push. This is groundswell, and with that kind of period, it can jack up quickly. For a beach break setup, it might be a bit tricky as it could close out, but for experienced surfers, it’s a good spin. The swell is over 5ft, so it's not one for the beginners.

Saturday morning, the 8th, is also looking promising. Another clean morning with a cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph and a 6ft south swell. The period has dropped to 12 seconds, but there’s still decent energy (1174). This is probably the best combination of size and shape we’ll see in the first week. Conditions are forecast to be very good, and the water should feel a bit cleaner than Friday.

The middle of the week gets a bit ordinary. Sunday the 9th is blown out with strong cross-shore winds, and the waves get small and weak from Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th. There’s a solid gap here with nothing really worth paddling out for. The surf drops to under 3ft at times, and the wind just messes with it.

We get a bit of a pulse again on Tuesday the 11th morning with a clean 5ft south swell, but the period is only 9 seconds, so it’s a bit weaker and less organized. Worth a quick session if you’re desperate, but not a standout.

Now, for the second week, things get more interesting but also a bit more unpredictable. The real standout from the whole forecast is Sunday the 16th of August. The morning shows a strong 10ft south swell, and the afternoon is where it gets epic – a 10ft south swell with an 11-second period, a solid offshore wind at 16 mph from the west, and wave energy is pumping at 2709. This is powerful, clean, and for experienced surfers only. The swell is over 8ft, so it’s expert territory. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Following that, Monday the 17th morning holds clean 8ft surf, but the afternoon turns to rubbish with a strong 25 mph cross-shore wind. The 20th of August sees another big swell, but it’s too large for the break with a 12ft south swell and strong winds.

For the final stretch, Thursday the 20th afternoon is a no-go – it's too big. Friday the 21st morning looks excellent for experts again with an 8ft south swell and clean conditions. Saturday the 22nd morning is a good finisher with a clean 5ft south swell and lighter winds.

So, to sum it up: the best bet for clean, powerful waves is the Sunday the 16th afternoon session. The Saturday the 8th morning is the pick of the first week. Be aware that Ocean Beach can get crowded when it’s good, so expect some company.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1.8
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12
1.7
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1.5
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11
1.3
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0.9
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13
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11
0.9
SSE
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0.7
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10
2.1
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9
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9
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9
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8
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0.9
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1144
1626
1487
948
778
533
381
280
229
146
100
710
365
306
140
147
141
77
59
86
64
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
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10
WNW
10
ENE
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NW
25
N
20
NNW
15
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ENE
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High Tide
11:57AM1.46m
00:21AM1.44m
12:53PM1.50m
1:18AM1.45m
1:51PM1.54m
2:17AM1.46m
2:50PM1.58m
3:17AM1.48m
3:49PM1.62m
4:16AM1.50m
4:48PM1.65m
5:14AM1.52m
5:44PM1.66m
Low Tide
6:15PM0.19m
6:38AM0.15m
7:11PM0.17m
7:33AM0.13m
8:09PM0.15m
8:30AM0.10m
9:09PM0.12m
9:29AM0.07m
10:09PM0.09m
10:28AM0.04m
11:08PM0.06m
11:26AM0.02m
00:06AM0.04m
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Temp °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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