Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 11,840 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the next couple of weeks at Ocean Beach.
The water's running about 13°C, which is a touch colder than average for this time of year, so don't forget the rubber. We’ve got a big, heavy south swell cycle coming in, but it’s not all good news. The real standout windows are for the experienced crew, and there’s a solid gap of messy, blown-out conditions in the middle.
Saturday the 1st is a total washout. It’s blowing 25-30 km/h from the southwest, and even with a 3.0m south swell, the wind is ruining it.
Sunday the 2nd is the real deal. The morning is glassy with a light offshore west wind, 10 km/h. The swell is still 2.5m from the south with a 12-second period, packing a ton of power. This is not for beginners. It’s big, it’s strong, and it’s for experienced surfers only. The morning is the time to go. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so you’d be missing the best of it.
Monday the 3rd is a much more manageable day. The swell is a clean 1.3m from the SSE, with a light offshore wind in the morning. It’s a good, small day for everyone.
Do not be tempted by Tuesday the 4th. The swell is 4.0m to 5.0m from the south. That’s huge, dangerous energy. It’s too big for this break, and the wind is strong. Wednesday the 5th is similar, with 3.0m waves. Leave these days for the pros.
Thursday the 6th is a beautiful reset. The swell is 1.7m from the SSE, and the morning is glassy with a light offshore wind. Clean, fun surf. A great day for the masses.
Friday the 7th is a special one for the wave connoisseurs. The swell is 1.5m from the south, but the period is a massive 19 seconds. That’s pure groundswell energy. With a light offshore wind in the morning, it’ll be perfect, but that long period will make it break a bit straight on the beach. Hit the reef or the point for the best shape.
Saturday the 8th is a beauty. The swell is 1.9m from the south, and the morning is dead calm, glassy conditions. You can’t ask for cleaner surf. This is a top-tier day for all skill levels.
From Sunday the 9th through to Saturday the 15th, the forecast is rough. The swell is huge, then drops, but the wind is constantly cross-onshore or onshore, making everything choppy and messy. There’s a real gap of poor conditions here. Honestly, from the 9th to the 15th, with that big, messy, wind-blown swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The very end of the outlook, Sunday the 16th, finally shows some light. The swell is 1.6m from the south, with a clean offshore wind in the morning, turning glassy later. A welcome end to a rough patch.
So, for the best of this run: Sunday the 2nd morning for the big, powerful stuff for experts. Friday the 7th morning for a special, long-period swell. For the best all-around, clean day, is Saturday the 8th morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 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) | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 19 | S 16 | S 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1382 | 1664 | 2716 | 1717 | 1037 | 862 | 373 | 339 | 299 | 3871 | 8823 | 10952 | 3354 | 2326 | 1610 | 686 | 637 | 402 | 1576 | 3897 | 2424 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | off | off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:38PM1.43m | 7:59AM1.32m | 8:21PM1.43m | 8:43AM1.33m | 9:04PM1.43m | 9:28AM1.36m | 9:49PM1.43m | 10:15AM1.39m | 10:37PM1.43m | 11:05AM1.43m | 11:27PM1.43m | 11:57AM1.46m | 00:21AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:26PM0.24m | 2:01AM0.24m | 2:11PM0.23m | 2:44AM0.22m | 2:56PM0.23m | 3:27AM0.21m | 3:42PM0.22m | 4:11AM0.20m | 4:30PM0.21m | 4:56AM0.18m | 5:21PM0.20m | 5:45AM0.17m | 6:15PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 0 | -1 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 19 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 155 | 149 | 2716 | 1717 | 1037 | 862 | 373 | 339 | 299 | 3204 | — | 6122 | 3354 | 2326 | 1610 | 686 | 637 | 402 | 1576 | 3897 | 2424 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SE 14 | NE 16 | SSE 14 | NE 14 | SSW 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 53 | 19 | 125 | 10 | 307 | 8 | 143 | 176 | 55 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 41 | 430 | 291 | 108 | 258 | 168 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 18 | NE 17 | E 10 | ENE 16 | NE 15 | S 24 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 18 | E 16 | S 10 | SE 11 | NE 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 8 | 11 | 53 | 38 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 49 | 162 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 6 | S 12 | S 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 1382 | 1664 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 120 | 3871 | 8823 | 10952 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 167 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 31 | 255 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 |
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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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