Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
11.9° C
1.7° 

Ocean Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ocean Beach surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, S swell with 7,356 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with NE 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 19th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaping up for Ocean Beach over the next couple of weeks. It's a beach and reef setup that's fairly exposed to swell, and the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing too unusual there.

The outlook starts off pretty flat and grim. We've got a run of small, weak, and choppy surf from Wednesday through Friday, with onshore winds and a combined energy that barely gets going. Honestly, not worth paddling out for those first few days.

We finally see a flicker of hope on Saturday morning, the 15th of August. It's not a massive swell, but we get a clean window with glassy conditions and a light offshore flow. The swell is from the east at around 6ft, and the combined energy is moderate (452). It's the first real chance to get a few waves, but don't expect anything epic.

Sunday the 16th is a write-off. A big southerly swell rolls in at 10ft, but it's accompanied by a near gale and heavy rain. That's a hard pass for me.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th see the swell dropping back, but it's still a bit raw with strong, clean cross-offshore winds. The waves are in the 7ft to 8ft range, with combined energy in the moderate to high range (819 to 966). It's a bit rough around the edges, but there could be a few fun ones for the experienced crew.

Now, here's the standout. Wednesday the 19th of August is a massive day on the cards, but it's not for everyone. We're looking at a huge south swell pushing in at 16ft to 18ft with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is extreme (12,456 to 23,130). The wind is clean and offshore, so it'll be glassy, but this is strictly for the big-wave specialists. The swell will be too big for most, and that long period groundswell might make it dumpy and unpredictable at the beach break. This is a day for the elite, and even then, you'll want to be on your game.

Thursday the 20th is still pumping with the swell at 10ft to 13ft, but the wind shifts around, and it gets a bit bumpy. Still plenty of energy though.

Looking further ahead, Friday the 21st of August is the pick of the second week. We've got a solid 8ft south swell, clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy is strong (1659). This is excellent for experienced surfers, with good shape on offer. The long-period groundswell (11 seconds) will give it some punch.

The following days drop off in size but remain clean and fun through to the 25th, with chest to head-high waves from the south-southeast. The winds stay favourable, and the crowds are listed as only "sometimes" an issue, so you'll likely have some space.

The very end of the period, around the 26th and 27th, fades out to small, weak leftovers. Not much to write home about.

So, for my money, the best bet is Saturday morning the 15th for a clean, easy session if you're just getting started, but the real standout is Friday the 21st of August for the experienced surfers who want quality, power, and clean conditions.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Wednesday
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Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SE
9
1.2
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9
0.9
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8
0.8
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8
1.4
NE
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1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
281
178
343
241
118
93
114
164
230
298
432
301
188
1217
1220
924
559
828
341
Wind (km/h)
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15
NE
25
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15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
5
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10
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10
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5
NNW
5
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25
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50
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45
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30
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25
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15
WSW
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High Tide
4:16AM1.50m
4:48PM1.65m
5:14AM1.52m
5:44PM1.66m
6:10AM1.53m
6:39PM1.65m
7:06AM1.53m
7:33PM1.63m
8:00AM1.52m
8:25PM1.59m
8:52AM1.50m
9:15PM1.53m
Low Tide
10:09PM0.09m
10:28AM0.04m
11:08PM0.06m
11:26AM0.02m
00:06AM0.04m
12:24PM0.02m
1:01AM0.03m
1:19PM0.03m
1:55AM0.03m
2:14PM0.05m
2:46AM0.06m
3:07PM0.10m
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Temp °C
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11
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Feels °C
11
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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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