Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 3,718 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 (Sep 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what Ocean Beach has cookin’ over the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed bag, but a couple of those windows are gonna get your heart racing.
We’re starting off with a serious dose of power. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the ocean is absolutely pumping. We’re looking at a 12ft SSW swell, with a very strong combined energy reading (5344). This ain’t a day for the beginners or the weak of heart; it’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s strictly for the experienced crew. Winds are a moderate cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but that size is the whole story.
That energy backs down for Wednesday the 2nd, but it’s still a standout. A 7ft to 8ft S swell (2553 to 3477 energy) with a long 13 to 17 second period. This is proper groundswell. The direction is S, which isn’t the perfect SE for the spot, but with light to slight winds, the waves will have shape and grunt. This is more doable for strong intermediates, but still on the expert side. Thursday the 3rd sees decent 5ft to 4ft S swell with light winds, making for a good, clean session for those who can handle those long lines.
Then we hit a dead spell. From Friday the 4th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 8th, the wave quality tanks. There are a few knee-high scraps here and there, but nothing worth paddling out for. The energy levels are low, and the wind’s not playing nice. It’s a classic autumn flat spell.
Now, pay attention. Tuesday the 8th of September fires back up. The morning session brings a solid 8ft S swell with a strong energy readout (1933). This is once again “expert only” territory. The wind is a slight air, so the surface will be like glass. This is your next real shot at something memorable, but again, only if you’ve got the chops. The afternoon goes onshore and messy, so grab it in the morning.
After that, the rest of the week into the next looks poor. We get a tiny glimpse of something interesting on the afternoon of Sunday the 13th of September. A little 2ft long-period groundswell from the SSW (18 seconds) with glassy conditions. It ain’t gonna be big, but for the patient surfer who wants a long, clean glide without the crowd, that’s a quiet little treasure.
Finally, mark your calendar for Tuesday the 15th of September. The morning delivers a solid 6ft SSW swell (997 energy) with clean conditions and light winds. This is another very good option for the experienced folks. The period is a shorter 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit more chunky and less about drawn-out lines, but there’ll be plenty of push.
With so many days of nothing in between, don’t sleep on the few good windows we’ve got. The water temp is about average for this time of year in San Francisco. Crowds at Ocean Beach are always a possibility, especially on the good days. Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | N 5 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1989 | 3397 | 3139 | 3257 | 1379 | 3463 | 1594 | 653 | 418 | 171 | 110 | 49 | 16 | 114 | 40 | 56 | 63 | 98 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17AM1.43m | 8:39PM1.47m | 9:05AM1.46m | 9:27PM1.47m | 9:54AM1.49m | 10:18PM1.46m | 10:46AM1.51m | 11:11PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.53m | 00:06AM1.45m | 12:37PM1.54m | 1:04AM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:13AM0.17m | 2:32PM0.17m | 2:58AM0.16m | 3:22PM0.16m | 3:46AM0.15m | 4:13PM0.16m | 4:35AM0.14m | 5:06PM0.16m | 5:27AM0.14m | 6:01PM0.15m | 6:21AM0.13m | 6:58PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NE 7 |
11 | 1929 | 3139 | 3257 | 1379 | 3463 | 1594 | 653 | 418 | 171 | 110 | 49 | 16 | 114 | 40 | 56 | 63 | 35 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | S 17 | — | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 5 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 10 |
— | 18 | 16 | 10 | 1174 | — | 9 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 28 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SW 16 | NE 5 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 5 | SE 9 | SSW 17 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | W 4 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | — | N 4 | NNE 9 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NW 3 |
1989 | 3397 | — | 17 | 31 | 14 | — | 4 | 8 | 4 | 60 | 34 | 7 | 3 | — | 13 | 21 | 98 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 88 | 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.











