Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 27 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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,800 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your stick, let’s talk about Ocean Beach. The next 16 days start off a bit grim, but hang tight – there’s a couple of real gems hiding in there.

Right now, the water is sitting at 54°, which is about a degree cooler than you’d expect this time of year. It’s a bit nippy, so don’t forget the booties.

We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary surf kicking off. Thursday the 27th through to the weekend is a write-off – messy, weak, and wonky winds. There’s a bit of swell on Thursday afternoon, 6ft from the south, but it’s onshore and the conditions are just average. The energy is strong (1905), but the wind ruins it. You’ll be waiting.

Sunday the 30th morning cleans up nicely with an offshore breeze, but the swell is tiny – only 2ft – and the energy is weak (95). It’s not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the good stuff. The standout window is Monday the 31st. That’s your best bet. Ocean Beach wakes up with a solid 7ft SSW swell at 9 seconds, and the wind is offshore – clean and lined up. The energy is pumping (1383). By the afternoon it’s even bigger, 8ft from the south at 12 seconds, with moderate offshore wind. That’s excellent surf, but it’s for experienced surfers only – 8ft is a serious step up. Beginners, stay on the sand.

Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the energy going. Morning has a clean 7ft SSW swell with light wind, so the conditions are very good. But the afternoon jumps to 10ft from the south (2826 energy) – that’s big, powerful, and only for the brave. The wind turns cross-onshore though, so it might get a bit bumpy.

Wednesday the 2nd still has decent waves, 6ft in the morning, clean, but the wind shifts a bit. The afternoon is the pick of that day – 6ft from the south, offshore breeze, and very clean conditions.

After that, the swell fades fast. From Thursday the 3rd through the rest of the first week and into the second, it drops off to tiny, weak waves, with a long period but no real size. The energy readings are low (below 200). The 8th of September is almost flat.

There’s a flicker of hope on Wednesday the 9th – a 4ft SSW swell rolls in with good conditions and a clean morning. The energy is moderate (412). But it’s not a big day, and the afternoon turns onshore again.

The last few days of the forecast are mostly small, messy, and not worth the drive. The 10th and 11th have some NE swell, but the period is short and the wind is onshore.

Overall, the best session is Monday the 31st – clean, solid, offshore. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the window is mostly flat or funky, but when it’s right, it’s right.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
18
1.8
S
17
1.6
S
15
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.5
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10
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
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13
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SSW
9
2.5
S
12
2.2
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13
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SSW
12
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S
13
2.2
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1231
1881
1178
653
430
336
157
157
116
55
66
151
698
1928
1556
1090
2800
1355
1022
855
556
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
ENE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
20
N
25
N
15
NNE
10
WSW
15
WNW
30
WNW
50
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
25
W
5
SW
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
NW
25
WNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
4:53PM1.39m
5:13AM1.30m
5:38PM1.41m
5:59AM1.32m
6:23PM1.43m
6:45AM1.35m
7:08PM1.45m
7:31AM1.39m
7:53PM1.46m
8:17AM1.43m
8:39PM1.47m
9:05AM1.46m
9:27PM1.47m
Low Tide
10:35AM0.28m
11:11PM0.29m
11:23AM0.25m
11:58PM0.25m
12:10PM0.22m
00:43AM0.22m
12:57PM0.20m
1:28AM0.19m
1:44PM0.18m
2:13AM0.17m
2:32PM0.17m
2:58AM0.16m
3:22PM0.16m
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6:33
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5:44
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6
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Temp °C
11
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12
15
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12
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8
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18
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Feels °C
8
8
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11
11
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12
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11
8
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9
5
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7
14
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12
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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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