Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.4°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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 2,004 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.

We start on Wednesday morning the 2nd with a solid south swell at 2.0m, 13-second period – that’s got some real energy behind it (combined swell energy 2567). Offshore wind from the WNW keeps it glassy. This is the best early pick, but 2.0m is a bit much for beginners. Water temp is 12°, a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so suit up.

Wednesday afternoon, the swell jumps to 2.4m south with a long 17-second period – huge groundswell, combined energy 3290. Wind is light cross-off from the NNW, still clean. This is expert territory only. That long period will make the waves powerful but can get a bit walled at a beach and reef setup like this.

Thursday the 3rd, we drop to 1.6m south in the morning, then 1.3m in the afternoon. Cross-off wind in the morning, but by afternoon it’s cross-shore and choppy. Not great.

Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th is mostly tiny, weak, and not worth the drive. Swell under 1m, combined energy under 100. Monday the 7th has a messy 2.5m south swell with strong onshore wind – choppy and blown out.

Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th morning are decent – 1.6m and 1.5m south swells, clean winds, combined energy around 354–496. Good for intermediates.

Thursday the 10th is small again.

Now, the big warning: Monday the 14th afternoon through Wednesday the 16th sees 4.0m to 5.0m south swells with very long periods and combined energy over 5,000 to nearly 14,000. This is way too big for this break – experts only, and even then, it’s dangerous.

Thursday the 17th drops to 3.0m from the SSE with light offshore wind – excellent for experienced surfers, combined energy 2539.

Best bets: Wednesday the 2nd morning for clean, punchy south swell, and Tuesday the 8th morning for a more relaxed session. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

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S
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14
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1.3
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0.9
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10
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2.5
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3276
1754
835
472
213
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48
16
64
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34
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100
25
795
890
482
400
287
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
5
NNW
10
NW
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25
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25
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High Tide
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
2:35PM1.57m
Low Tide
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
8:15AM0.11m
8:55PM0.13m
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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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