Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.1°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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, S swell with 1,496 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 13th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 13th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cooking. We've got a couple of windows of solid action, but you gotta pick your moments.

The main event is around Sunday the 13th morning, with some serious energy in the water. We've got a solid 6ft swell from the south-southwest, packing a punch with a combined energy of 1,495. That's some serious juice. This is a long-period groundswell at 14 seconds, so it's got plenty of grunt. The wind is light offshore from the west, so Ocean Beach is gonna be clean, lined up, and offering some excellent conditions. That said, this is a beginner-friendly break, and with the swell being over 5ft, it's pushing into "watch from the sand" territory for the less experienced. It'll be dialled for the guys who know what they're doing.

Monday the 14th morning is another standout. The swell has settled a touch at 6ft, but the wind goes completely glassy, dead calm. That's a major positive. The waves will be clean as a whistle, with the swell wrapping in from the south. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. It won't have the same raw power as Sunday, but the lack of any chop will make for some gorgeous lines.

From there, things drop right off into very small surf through the middle of the week. The combined energy dips into the double digits and low hundreds, so it'll be pretty ordinary, mostly knee to thigh high at best. There's a small pulse of energy picking up again Friday 18th morning, with a 4ft south-east swell, but it's nothing special.

The real wildcard comes in the second week. A very long-period south-southwest swell rolls in on Sunday 27th, with a period of 20 seconds and a combined energy of 1,410. That's a monster groundswell, but it's a long way out, so it's promising but not certain. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the northwest, so it could be clean. However, with that 20-second period, a beach break like Ocean Beach could see it breaking a bit straight and closed out. If it lines up, it'll be for experts only. Also keep an eye on Monday 22nd, a similar pattern but wind starts to get strong from the south. The very last day, Monday 28th, looks decent with a 4ft SSW swell and a gentle offshore breeze, offering clean, fun waves.

The best of the lot? Sunday the 13th morning for raw power and clean conditions, and Monday the 14th morning for pure, glassy perfection. Don't sleep on that Monday morning session.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
17
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
S
13
2.4
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.9
SE
15
1.2
SE
13
1.1
SE
12
1
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2863
1449
1228
1496
1031
819
573
382
279
138
49
49
46
76
79
314
501
392
278
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
W
25
S
5
SSW
0
WNW
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
ENE
10
W
10
WNW
10
E
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
E
5
NW
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
W
Wind State
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High Tide
6:44AM1.50m
7:08PM1.54m
7:34AM1.50m
7:57PM1.51m
8:23AM1.49m
8:46PM1.46m
9:11AM1.47m
9:33PM1.42m
9:57AM1.44m
10:20PM1.37m
10:44AM1.41m
11:06PM1.33m
Low Tide
00:37AM0.07m
12:58PM0.09m
1:27AM0.09m
1:50PM0.11m
2:15AM0.11m
2:40PM0.14m
3:02AM0.15m
3:29PM0.18m
3:48AM0.20m
4:16PM0.23m
4:33AM0.25m
5:03PM0.27m
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6:16
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5:59
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2
2
2
Temp °C
10
16
12
11
12
12
11
13
13
11
16
14
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Feels °C
7
11
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9
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9
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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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