Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with 1,443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks at Ocean Beach.
We're looking at a mixed forecast. The first real session worth getting up for is on Friday, August 21st, in the morning. There's a clean 5ft swell from the south, but what gets the heart pumping is the period – a solid 16 seconds. That's real groundswell, packing a punch. The combined energy is pumping at 1446 (moderate to strong). A light WNW breeze will keep the surface clean. This is a classic Ocean Beach setup, but with that long period on a south swell, it can straighten out a bit on the banks. This one's for the experienced crowd. The water is about 54°, which is a bit nippier than usual.
The day before, Thursday the 20th, has a bit of swell (6ft and 6ft), but the wind is a cross-off or cross, making things a bit lumpy and less inviting – a warm-up at best.
After that Friday peak, things settle. Saturday the 22nd is a much smaller day, with 3ft to 4ft swells, but light winds keep it rideable. From Sunday the 23rd, it drops right off to tiny surf – we're talking 1ft to 2ft for days. We hit a long, flat lull from Monday the 24th all the way through the end of the month, with mostly onshore or howling cross-shore winds and poor conditions.
Heading into September, a new pulse of swell shows up on the 2nd and 3rd – up to 8ft from the south – but the wind is cranking at 25-30 mph. This will be a bumpy, choppy mess. Better for the kite crew than for paddling.
Best Bet: Clear your Friday morning, August 21st. The 5ft south groundswell with that 16-second period and clean conditions is the clear winner in the whole forecast. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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 kJ | 2724 | 386 | 488 | 319 | 1306 | 1079 | 437 | 322 | 250 | 146 | 71 | 56 | 33 | 35 | 478 | 805 | 390 | 312 | 152 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:54PM1.41m | 11:21AM1.41m | 11:42PM1.35m | 12:09PM1.38m | 00:30AM1.31m | 12:56PM1.36m | 1:18AM1.28m | 1:44PM1.34m | 2:05AM1.26m | 2:32PM1.34m | 2:52AM1.26m | 3:20PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:10AM0.21m | 5:37PM0.25m | 5:56AM0.26m | 6:25PM0.30m | 6:42AM0.30m | 7:12PM0.33m | 7:28AM0.32m | 8:00PM0.35m | 8:14AM0.33m | 8:48PM0.35m | 9:01AM0.32m | 9:36PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | N 5 | ESE 13 | SSW 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 1807 | 211 | 130 | 319 | 1306 | 1079 | 437 | 322 | 250 | 146 | 71 | 29 | 33 | 5 | 478 | 805 | 390 | 312 | 152 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 10 | N 4 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 503 | 298 | 123 | 90 | 125 | 118 | 61 | 22 | 16 | 34 | 57 | 50 | 2 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 6 | 33 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | S 18 | S 17 | — | — | S 16 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | ESE 13 | NNE 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 20 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | 32 | 25 | 210 | — | — | 79 | 4 | 16 | — | — | 56 | 2 | 16 | 75 | 35 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | N 3 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 3 | — | NE 2 | — | — | NE 4 | N 3 |
| kJ | 2724 | 386 | 488 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 41 | 50 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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