Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up at Ocean Beach over the next couple of weeks.
We start strong with some real south swell energy, but don’t expect a perfect run. Water temp is about 54°F, which is a touch colder than usual – bring the thick rubber.
Tuesday morning kicks things off with an 8-foot south swell at 12 seconds, carrying a hefty energy (1884). The cross-off breeze will keep it a little rough. But Tuesday afternoon is the real gem – the wind goes glassy, the swell bumps up to 10 feet from the south with a 13-second period, and the energy is pumping (2867). That’s clean, heavy surf for experienced folks only, as it’s over 8 feet.
Wednesday is the standout of the first week. Morning offers a clean 7-foot south swell with light cross-off breeze. But Wednesday afternoon is the one to plan for: 8-foot south swell with an incredible 17-second period – that’s classic groundswell – and light cross-off wind. The combined energy is massive (3519). With a period that long, it might run a bit too straight at a beach break, but Ocean Beach can handle it.
Thursday the swell drops fast. Morning has 5-foot south swell that’s clean but weak (750). By Friday, we’re down to tiny, unrunnable waves through the weekend. There’s a big dry spell from Friday the 4th until Monday the 7th. Monday afternoon brings a flash of 10-foot swell, but it’s short-period and windy – a real mess.
Looking at the second week, Tuesday the 8th is a monster: 15-foot south swell with clean cross-off, but it’s predicted to be too big for the break. That’s strictly for experts, and honestly, it looks more like kite-surfing conditions than paddle-surfing. Wednesday the 9th is still big (around 12 feet) and clean in the morning, but a cross-onshore ruins the afternoon.
The long-range highlight is Wednesday the 16th. Morning shows about 8 feet of south swell with a very long 16-second period, glassy offshore wind, and strong energy (2824). That’s a promising one, but being 16 days out, it’s a hope, not a guarantee.
Best bet? Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of September – that’s the clean, powerful peak of the first week. And circle the morning of the 16th as a long-range possibility.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1866 | 2851 | 3225 | 1379 | 3505 | 1754 | 747 | 418 | 216 | 110 | 69 | 16 | 43 | 37 | 103 | 66 | 66 | 176 | 25 | 986 | 4046 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:39PM1.47m | 9:05AM1.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.17m | 2:58AM0.16m | 3:22PM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
Feels °C | 3 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 9 | — |
| kJ | 1866 | 2851 | 3225 | 1379 | 3505 | 1754 | 747 | 418 | 216 | 110 | 69 | 16 | 43 | 37 | 103 | 66 | 33 | 176 | 22 | 8 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | S 17 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 5 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | NE 4 | NE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 16 | 10 | 1174 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 29 | 25 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | S 18 | NE 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 9 | NE 10 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 9 | NNW 3 | N 5 | N 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | — | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 2 | 53 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 39 | 66 | 5 | 8 | 986 | 4046 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 88 | 0 | 199 | 199 | 9 |
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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).
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