Ocean Beach surf break

Ocean Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 08 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
19.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 1PM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 11th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 15th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 15th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
1.4
S
1
S
1
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.6
S
1.2
ENE
1.6
NE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)956610121414131211101046668989
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41100647174121243331176107917470521656379547552875888
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
35
S
10
SE
10
ENE
15
E
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
10
W
0
E
15
ESE
5
ENE
10
NNE
20
ENE
20
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
5
N
25
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offglassonglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:25AM
1.43
11:51PM
1.38
12:11PM
1.37
12:38AM
1.36
12:58PM
1.33
1:25AM
1.34
1:45PM
1.29
2:12AM
1.33
2:33PM
1.27
3:00AM
1.33
3:20PM
1.26
3:48AM
1.34
4:08PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
0.19
6:05AM
0.25
6:28PM
0.24
6:52AM
0.29
7:13PM
0.29
7:40AM
0.33
7:58PM
0.32
8:27AM
0.35
8:43PM
0.33
9:15AM
0.36
9:30PM
0.33
10:04AM
0.36
10:17PM
0.32
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--
Sunset-8:22--8:21--8:20--8:19--8:17--8:15--8:15-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242018191918202019212119202120202020201918
Feels °C (?)201516181717181818212121192018202123161414
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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 12 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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