
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,345 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of sessions you’re gonna want to circle on the calendar.
The week starts off a bit rough. Tuesday, September 8th, kicks off with a solid pulse of swell at Ocean Beach, a beach and reef setup. We’re talking 8ft of SE swell, but the wind is a messy cross-off and the wave comment flags it as marginal. The combined energy is pumping at 1674, but it’s just not lining up right for a good paddle session. The water is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. It cleans up a touch Wednesday morning, September 9th, with glassy conditions and a drop to 5ft from the ESE, but the energy drops way off to 323. It’s surfable, but hardly a standout.
We hit a bit of a lull through Thursday and Friday, with small, weak swell and onshore junk. Not worth getting wet for. There’s a little bump in energy Saturday morning, September 12th, with a long-period 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, but it’s small and the conditions are just “marginal.” The energy is only 313. You could probably find a wave if you’re desperate.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday, September 13th, is the first real standout. The whole day is mint. Morning brings a clean 7ft swell from the SSW with a very long 16-second period, and it’s blowing light offshore from the WNW. Combined energy is a massive 2488. This is groundswell, so it’s gonna have plenty of power and shape, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. This is for experienced surfers though – anything over 8ft is expert territory, and 7ft is still a serious size for Ocean Beach. The afternoon stays just as good, with 6ft and offshore winds. If you can handle it, this is your window.
We get another solid pulse on Friday, September 18th. Morning looks excellent again, with a clean 7ft S swell at 13 seconds and light offshore WNW winds. The combined energy is 1767. This is another day for the experienced crew. The following morning, Saturday, September 19th, is the absolute best on offer. The morning has a clean 7ft S swell with offshore wind, but the afternoon is a monster: 8ft from the S with a very long 16-second period, light offshore wind, and a combined energy reading of 2558. That’s a ton of power, and it’ll be clean. Again, this is strictly for experts.
After that, it drops back down. Sunday the 20th has some okay 5ft waves in the morning, but the afternoon gets blown out. The rest of the second week is a mix of small, weak swell or strong winds, with nothing else really jumping out as a must-surf.
So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. The real action is the Sunday the 13th and Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th. Those are your standouts, but you need to be comfortable in solid, powerful surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
918 | 711 | 423 | 280 | 248 | 179 | 84 | 57 | 36 | 407 | 131 | 120 | 226 | 353 | 3093 | 2428 | 1799 | 1075 | 431 | 482 | 765 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:35PM1.57m | 3:02AM1.45m | 3:33PM1.58m | 4:01AM1.46m | 4:30PM1.58m | 4:57AM1.48m | 5:24PM1.58m | 5:51AM1.49m | 6:17PM1.57m | 6:44AM1.50m | 7:08PM1.54m | 7:34AM1.50m | 7:57PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.13m | 9:14AM0.10m | 9:53PM0.11m | 10:12AM0.09m | 10:50PM0.09m | 11:09AM0.08m | 11:45PM0.08m | 12:05PM0.08m | 00:37AM0.07m | 12:58PM0.09m | 1:27AM0.09m | 1:50PM0.11m | 2:15AM0.11m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
719 | 711 | 423 | 280 | 248 | 179 | 84 | 57 | 26 | 34 | 131 | 34 | 21 | 353 | 3093 | 2428 | 1799 | 1075 | 431 | 271 | 765 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | NNE 4 | S 8 | NE 4 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 |
33 | 49 | 41 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 122 | 56 | 25 | 11 | 18 | 59 | 37 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SW 14 | E 17 | E 15 | NE 14 | ENE 8 | S 8 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 13 |
4 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 9 | 36 | 6 | 130 | 120 | 55 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | SW 2 | S 7 | — | — | SSW 14 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 9 | — |
918 | 116 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | 1 | 407 | — | — | 226 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 330 | 482 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 142 | 6 | 67 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 |
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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.










