Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.6° C
1.0° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 4,046 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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 coming down the line for Ocean Beach.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next sixteen days, with the real standout action looking like it's gonna be early on. The first solid window hits us on Sunday morning, the 26th of July, with some proper energy in the water. For a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, the water here is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the hood.

Sunday morning the 26th is actually pretty decent. We’ve got a south-swell pushing in at 7ft with a short, punchy 8-second period, and the combined swell energy is strong at (1295). The wind is a light breeze coming from the WSW, giving us a nice cross-off condition that’ll keep the surface clean. It’s not a standout for the whole run, but it’s a solid start.

Monday the 27th is more of the same, but the swell shifts to the ESE at 5ft with a much better 13-second period – proper groundswell now. The wind is gentle and offshore from the WSW in the morning, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is a nice option if you’re looking for a tidy session.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, the 28th of July is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at 8ft of swell from the SE, with a 13-second period, pushing some serious energy at a massive (2238). The wind is a gentle breeze out of the SW, cross-off, keeping the surface clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – it’s a touch big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, it’s going to be pumping. That is the standout of the first week, no question.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th hold onto clean, chest-high waves in the mornings, with a lighter NW wind and cross-off conditions. It’s not as powerful as Tuesday, but the quality is good for a fun session.

Then we hit a lull. From Friday the 31st of July right through to the end of the first week and into early August, the swell drops off significantly. There’s a gap of several days where the surf is pretty ordinary, with poor conditions and weak energy readings around (454) down to (171). Not much to get excited about.

The next real talking point is Sunday the 2nd of August. This one is a monster, but it comes with a big caveat. We’ve got 13ft of swell from the SSE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is colossal at (3042). However, the wind is a fresh cross-shore, and the forecast is clear: the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It’s going to be a washing machine, and for paddle surfing, it’s a write-off. If you’ve got a kite, this might look interesting, but for a standard surfboard, leave it alone.

The rest of the second week into the 10th of August is pretty quiet, with small, weak swells and mostly poor to ordinary conditions. There’s a little blip on the 7th of August morning with a 4ft SE groundswell and a light offshore wind, giving a clean, if small, session. But honestly, for the latter half of the run, it’s slim pickings.

The Best Bet: Lock in Tuesday morning, 28th July at Ocean Beach. Big, clean, powerful SE groundswell and manageable wind. That’s your session.

Stay stoked, and don’t sleep on that Tuesday.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Thu night).

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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865
2088
2213
1975
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1134
1071
811
628
387
308
268
256
116
159
209
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
20
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
15
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15
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NNW
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High Tide
3:09PM1.36m
3:28AM1.28m
3:55PM1.37m
4:15AM1.28m
4:41PM1.38m
5:00AM1.29m
5:27PM1.40m
5:46AM1.29m
6:12PM1.42m
6:31AM1.30m
6:55PM1.43m
7:15AM1.31m
7:38PM1.43m
Low Tide
9:23PM0.35m
9:37AM0.31m
10:11PM0.34m
10:23AM0.30m
10:59PM0.32m
11:10AM0.28m
11:46PM0.30m
11:56AM0.26m
00:32AM0.28m
12:41PM0.25m
1:17AM0.26m
1:26PM0.24m
2:01AM0.24m
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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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