Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.1°C
1.2° 

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 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: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with 5,013 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 1.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (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 (Mon 7th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what we’ve got brewing at Ocean Beach. It’s a beach-and-reef setup that handles a fair bit of swell, and it’s consistent. The water temp is sitting at 54°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year.

We’ve got a slow start, but things kick off on Monday, August 31. The morning brings a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period, but the wind is blowing offshore at 19 mph. That long period means it’ll be clean but tough to get out there—sometimes those lines just race through a beach break. The combined energy is moderate (549). It’s a marginal session.

Monday afternoon the swell picks up to 6 ft SSW with a 13-second period, offshore wind at 25 mph. Clean but hard work.

Tuesday, September 1 is a standout. Morning has a pumping 12 ft SSW swell, 12-second period, cross-off wind at 9 mph, and energy that’s off the charts at 5582. That’s big—over 8 ft—so only for the experienced crew. Afternoon eases to 10 ft from the S with a 13-second period, still clean. If you’re solid in heavy water, Tuesday morning is your target.

Wednesday, September 2 is another highlight. Morning has 7 ft S swell, 13-second period, light WNW cross-off breeze at 6 mph. Excellent conditions with strong energy at 2543. This is for experienced surfers. Afternoon goes to 8 ft S with a very long 17-second period, energy at 3646. It’s powerful and clean, but that long period can make the sets irregular—best on the higher tide.

Thursday, September 3 eases to 5 ft S, 13-second period, clean in the morning. Good surf but not the standout.

The rest of that week and into the next sees a lot of small, onshore, or blown-out days. We get a couple of glassy mornings on Thursday, September 10 (4 ft ESE) and Saturday, September 12 (4 ft ESE, glassy). Those are rare and clean, but the waves are small.

The next real shot comes on Tuesday, September 15. The morning has 8 ft S swell with a long 16-second period, 6 mph offshore wind, and energy at 2970. That’s excellent, powerful, and clean—another one for the experienced. The afternoon turns cross-on, so hit it early.

So the two true standouts: Tuesday morning, September 1 for pure size and power, and Wednesday morning, September 2 for the best combo of size and quality. September 15 is a promising long-range call, but don’t book your flight yet.

If you’re a beginner, steer clear of the big days—anything over 5 ft is going to be a handful, and the 8 ft plus days are expert only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1210
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3452
3188
2972
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3632
1807
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
7:53PM1.46m
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
1:44PM0.18m
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
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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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