Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.3°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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 5,173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good look at what Ocean Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the start of this forecast window is a bit of a slow burn. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are pretty marginal, with weak southerly swell in the 1ft to 3ft range. The winds are okay, mostly offshore or cross-off, but the energy just isn’t there yet, so don’t expect much more than a dribble.

Things start to get interesting on Monday the 31st of August. We’ve got a solid pulse of south swell arriving, pushing 7ft in the morning and holding at 7ft in the afternoon. The wind is clean and offshore out of the west in the afternoon, and the combined swell energy is strong, sitting at 1289 (moderate to strong wave energy). The period is a decent 11 seconds, so there’s some push behind it. This is a definite standout for the whole run – expect very good conditions under clear skies on Monday.

That swell keeps building into Tuesday the 1st of September, but it gets a little wild. The morning sees 8ft of southerly swell but with a strong 40 km/h cross-off wind, making it messy. By Tuesday afternoon the swell jumps to a serious 12ft from the south with a 13-second period and massive energy (3511). That’s expert territory only, and honestly, it’s predicted to be too big even for this spot. Better to watch that one from the car park.

Wednesday the 2nd of September is a proper highlight. Morning session has 8ft of south swell with a 12-second period, combined energy of 2007 (strong), light offshore wind from the northwest, and clean conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Later in the day it picks up a very long 16-second period, but the wind goes light cross-shore, so it might get a little walled-off. That long period groundswell will love the reef elements of Ocean Beach.

Thursday the 3rd holds good quality as the swell drops a touch to 6ft in the morning with light offshore winds and a 13-second period. Very good conditions. Afternoon is smaller at 4ft but still clean.

We hit a flat spot from Friday the 4th of September through the weekend, with tiny waves and poor conditions. The 5th and 6th see some new life, though. Sunday the 6th of September morning brings a strong 7ft, 15-second SSW groundswell with a combined energy of 1617. The wind is light cross-off, making this another excellent window for experienced surfers. That very long period will produce long, clean lines, especially over the reef.

The following week is more hit-and-miss. We get a small clean day on Thursday the 10th of September with 4ft and decent wind, then another big pulse on Friday the 11th with 10ft of south swell in the morning. That one is raw, period is short at 8 seconds, and the wind is light offshore, so it’ll be punchy and strong. Only for the brave. After that, the surf fades back to small and average through the final few days.

Overall, the golden window is Monday 31st August through to Wednesday 2nd September, with a bonus session on Sunday 6th September. Clean offshore winds, strong southerly groundswell, and solid energy. Those are the days to circle on the calendar. If you’re a beginner, the smaller days on the 3rd or 10th of September are your best bet. The 12ft stuff is for the experts only.

Crowds are possible at Ocean Beach – it’s a consistent spot – so expect company on the good days.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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4
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4
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SSW
13
2.1
S
8
2
S
11
1.9
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
9
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.5
S
12
2.5
S
16
2.4
S
15
1.7
S
13
1.3
S
13
0.9
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
339
157
198
149
78
36
99
588
988
1100
1076
3495
2049
1999
3567
2581
1034
564
224
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
35
W
5
SW
20
W
40
WNW
40
SSW
25
SSW
5
W
10
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
10
W
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
5:59AM1.32m
6:23PM1.43m
6:45AM1.35m
7:08PM1.45m
7:31AM1.39m
7:53PM1.46m
8:17AM1.43m
8:39PM1.47m
9:05AM1.46m
9:27PM1.47m
9:54AM1.49m
10:18PM1.46m
Low Tide
11:58PM0.25m
12:10PM0.22m
00:43AM0.22m
12:57PM0.20m
1:28AM0.19m
1:44PM0.18m
2:13AM0.17m
2:32PM0.17m
2:58AM0.16m
3:22PM0.16m
3:46AM0.15m
4:13PM0.16m
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6:39
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6:37
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6:33
6:33
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5:45
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:49
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3
Temp °C
15
17
18
13
16
18
14
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8
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12
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Feels °C
11
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15
12
11
14
9
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7
1
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8
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11
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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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