
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 2,194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Jun 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Sat 4 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
968 | 970 | 802 | 703 | 661 | 494 | 1628 | 1298 | 1916 | 1108 | 694 | 521 | 848 | 687 | 467 | 372 | 594 | 517 | 517 | 350 | 284 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:02AM1.30m | 4:29PM1.38m | 4:48AM1.30m | 5:13PM1.40m | 5:33AM1.30m | 5:58PM1.42m | 6:17AM1.31m | 6:42PM1.42m | 7:02AM1.30m | 7:26PM1.43m | 7:45AM1.29m | 8:09PM1.42m | 8:28AM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:57PM0.33m | 10:11AM0.29m | 10:44PM0.32m | 10:57AM0.29m | 11:31PM0.31m | 11:42AM0.28m | 00:18AM0.30m | 12:28PM0.27m | 1:04AM0.29m | 1:12PM0.26m | 1:49AM0.28m | 1:56PM0.26m | 2:33AM0.27m | 2:39PM0.26m | |||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | |
— | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 18 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | E 10 | S 13 | E 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
968 | 970 | 802 | 703 | 661 | 494 | 1628 | 588 | 1916 | 500 | 694 | 400 | 848 | 687 | 467 | 372 | 594 | 517 | 517 | 350 | 284 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | E 10 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | S 15 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
728 | 772 | 589 | 396 | 81 | 63 | 405 | 1298 | 533 | 1108 | 371 | 521 | 191 | 125 | 87 | 39 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | S 19 | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | S 8 | NE 11 |
111 | 115 | — | — | — | 104 | — | 1052 | — | — | — | — | 284 | 204 | 149 | 95 | 63 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 |
— | — | 62 | 302 | 233 | 385 | 245 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 34 | 199 | 15 | 240 | 20 | 6 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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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.










