Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.8° C
1.1° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,922 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with SE 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 (Jul 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Ocean Beach – a classic San Francisco beach and reef setup. Water temp is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a good hood.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a write-off for most of us. The wind is howling from the south early on Friday, the 10th, with a massive 13-foot SE swell. That’s an enormous amount of energy (3106), and it’s just too big for this spot. By Friday afternoon, the swell drops to 8 feet, but the wind is still messy. Saturday the 11th morning looks better with a 7-foot ESE swell and a light WSW cross-off breeze, making things clean. The wave energy is moderate (924), but the sets will have a nice shape. Saturday afternoon sees a drop to 6 feet but the wind swings to a southerly, chopping it up.

The standout of the whole run is actually Sunday the 12th morning. We’ve got a clean, glassy session with that light westerly offshore wind, and although the swell is small at 3 feet, it’s a long-period 14-second groundswell from the SSW. Energy is low (573), but that long period means the waves will have a lot of push and shape. It’s a classic sneaky good morning for a log.

The rest of the week is small and weak. Monday and Tuesday see a dropping swell and poor conditions. Wednesday the 15th is tiny, with 2-foot waves and nothing to write home about. Thursday the 16th afternoon might be the most interesting of the doldrums: a glassy, tiny 2-foot ESE swell, but with a 14-second period – it’ll be smooth and clean for a micro-session.

Now, looking into the second week – things get more promising but less certain. Friday the 17th morning brings a solid 6-foot ESE swell, with a 15-second period and a cross-off wind. Energy is strong (1630), but it’s borderline too big for beginners. This is a good one for experienced surfers, though the wind picks up in the afternoon. Saturday the 18th morning is your best bet of the second week: a 6-foot SE swell, 14-second period, light cross-off winds, and very clean conditions. The energy is still strong (1330). That’s a proper session for the crew who know what they’re doing.

After that, the wind turns onshore, and the swell drops. The next real highlight is on the 25th, Saturday morning. It’s a bit of a gamble that far out, but the forecast shows a 7-foot ENE swell with a clean cross-off wind from the northwest and light rain. The wave energy is moderate (734), and the conditions look very good. This could be a fun one for the weekend warriors.

Overall, the first week is a mix of too big, then too small, but Sunday the 12th morning is a true glassy gem. The second week’s best bets are Saturday the 18th morning and possibly Saturday the 25th, but keep an eye on those – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). 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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Thursday
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SE
10
2.5
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10
2.5
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10
2.1
ESE
10
1.9
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
ESE
9
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10
0.9
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9
0.7
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0.6
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NE
5
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0.4
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10
0.5
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0.5
ESE
12
0.6
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12
0.7
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14
1.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2922
1432
1138
787
587
491
336
199
175
116
77
121
61
75
35
61
59
85
111
173
1122
Wind (km/h)
35
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
20
S
10
SW
5
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5
ESE
5
NW
10
WNW
10
NE
20
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NNW
10
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10
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High Tide
1:13PM1.45m
1:36AM1.45m
2:10PM1.52m
2:35AM1.47m
3:08PM1.58m
3:34AM1.50m
4:07PM1.64m
4:33AM1.53m
5:05PM1.69m
5:32AM1.55m
6:03PM1.71m
6:29AM1.56m
7:00PM1.72m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.19m
7:52AM0.13m
8:26PM0.16m
8:48AM0.09m
9:26PM0.12m
9:46AM0.05m
10:26PM0.08m
10:45AM0.02m
11:26PM0.04m
11:44AM-0.01m
00:26AM0.01m
12:43PM-0.02m
1:23AM-0.00m
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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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