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Ocean Beach Surf Forecast
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Ocean Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ocean Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 26th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 12 | ENE 5 | S 11 | SSE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | NE 5 | |
42 | 60 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 33 | 50 | 95 | 160 | 117 | 253 | 551 | 1597 | 1533 | 1087 | 796 | 663 | 526 | 273 | 129 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:35PM1.73m | 9:03AM1.57m | 9:32PM1.71m | 10:01AM1.53m | 10:29PM1.66m | 10:58AM1.49m | 11:25PM1.60m | 11:56AM1.44m | 00:21AM1.53m | 12:53PM1.40m | 1:15AM1.46m | 1:48PM1.37m | 2:08AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:00AM-0.01m | 3:17PM-0.00m | 3:57AM0.01m | 4:14PM0.03m | 4:54AM0.04m | 5:11PM0.08m | 5:49AM0.07m | 6:07PM0.13m | 6:44AM0.12m | 7:02PM0.18m | 7:36AM0.16m | 7:56PM0.23m | 8:26AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 |
 | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | 4:58 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 11 | SSW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
 kJ | 42 | 36 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 23 | 50 | 63 | 160 | 117 | 251 | 551 | 1597 | 1533 | 1087 | 796 | 663 | 526 | 273 | 114 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | NE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 15 | 95 | 110 | 97 | 253 | 281 | 322 | 198 | 194 | 127 | 154 | 151 | 83 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | SE 9 | NE 12 | SSW 10 | S 13 | — | SE 20 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 74 | 31 | 12 | — | 15 | — | 21 | 11 | 249 | 14 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NE 5 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 60 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 23 | 48 | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | 37 | 129 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 0 | 191 | 246 | 106 | 106 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 103 | 0 | 52 | 48 | 52 | 103 |
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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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