
Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 17,951 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let's talk about what's comin' up. This is for Ocean Beach, a beach and reef setup that's fairly exposed and works best when the swell is coming from the southeast. We've got a solid run of swell on the way, but it's not all gonna be easy to handle.
Right off the bat, Wednesday morning, July 29th, we're looking at a solid start. It's a bit colder than normal in the water today, with the temp sitting at 55°F and running about a degree behind the average for this time of year. The swell is already pumping at 6ft from the ESE with a period of 13 seconds, packing a good amount of energy (1160). The wind is a light 6 mph from the NNW, which is a clean cross-offshore breeze. That's a proper groundswell, and it's gonna be breaking nicely. The waves are clean, but with that chest-to-head high size, it's not a beginner's wave. Don't expect to be alone out there, this spot can get crowded.
Thursday morning, July 30th, is another goodie. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the ESE, still with a 12-second period and solid energy (729). The wind is light from the NW, clean and cross-off again. It's a perfect size for a long session, cleaner than a whistle.
We hit a bit of a lull on Friday, July 31st, with the swell dropping to 3ft. The energy is weak (308), and while the morning has a light cross-off, it's marginal at best. The afternoon shows a strong offshore wind, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.
Then the game changes. Saturday morning, August 1st, sees a new pulse of swell push in, 7ft from the SSW with a 9-second period. The energy is back up (946), and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the SW. It's a bit shorter period, so it'll be a bit more crumbly, but still fun. The afternoon, however, gets a bit wild. The swell jumps to 10ft, and the wind ramps up to 22 mph from the SSW. That's getting into big, messy territory.
Sunday, August 2nd, is where things get real serious. The morning swell is 12ft from the S with a 11-second period and massive energy (5206). The wind is a fresh 19 mph from the SW. That's a lot of water moving. The reading says it's too big for this break, and I'd have to agree—this is for experienced crew only, and even then, it's a battle. The afternoon is 8ft but still with a strong wind.
The good news is that Monday, August 3rd, cleans right up. The swell settles to 6ft from the SSE in the morning, and the wind is offshore from the WNW at a light 6 mph. The afternoon is even better, with the swell bumping to 7ft from the S and the wind staying light and offshore from the W. That's a full day of clean, lined-up waves, and the energy is solid (753 and 1161).
Now, for the brave and the bold: Tuesday, August 4th. The morning shows a 21ft monster from the SSW with a 15-second period and an insane energy reading (27045). The wind is light and offshore, but that's just a "good luck" kind of scenario. That is a huge, powerful groundswell. It's a legit once-in-a-while swell, but only for the absolute top-tier experts. The same goes for Wednesday, August 5th with 12ft to 13ft sets.
The rest of the first week into the second week stays big and windy. From Thursday, August 6th through Tuesday, August 12th, the swell never drops below 10ft, and the wind is mostly onshore, cross-shore, or just too strong. It's going to be a blown-out, lumpy mess. The energy readings are all in the thousands, but the quality is shot. Honestly, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Then, after a long stretch of oversized and messy conditions, we get a window. Thursday morning, August 13th, the swell drops to a manageable 10ft from the ESE with a 12-second period, and the wind is a slight 3 mph from the NW, clean and cross-off. The energy is still strong (2100), but it's finally surfable for experienced surfers again. The water will be clean, and the sets will have some punch. This is the standout for the end of the run, but it's a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.
So, to sum it up: the first couple of days this week are your best bet for clean, fun waves. The middle of the week is for the big-wave chargers only, and the second week is mostly a write-off until that Thursday morning shines through. Keep an eye on the sky.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1134 | 986 | 872 | 593 | 394 | 314 | 202 | 161 | 80 | 755 | 1976 | 3429 | 2998 | 1596 | 1144 | 711 | 1116 | 4054 | 17081 | 15490 | 11929 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:27PM1.40m | 5:46AM1.29m | 6:12PM1.42m | 6:31AM1.30m | 6:55PM1.43m | 7:15AM1.31m | 7:38PM1.43m | 7:59AM1.32m | 8:21PM1.43m | 8:43AM1.33m | 9:04PM1.43m | 9:28AM1.36m | 9:49PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:10AM0.28m | 11:46PM0.30m | 11:56AM0.26m | 00:32AM0.28m | 12:41PM0.25m | 1:17AM0.26m | 1:26PM0.24m | 2:01AM0.24m | 2:11PM0.23m | 2:44AM0.22m | 2:56PM0.23m | 3:27AM0.21m | 3:42PM0.22m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | -1 | -2 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 20 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
1134 | 986 | 872 | 593 | 394 | 314 | 202 | 161 | 80 | 155 | 149 | 125 | 2135 | 1596 | 1144 | 711 | 38 | 2973 | 9964 | 8789 | 6507 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 15 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 13 | NE 15 | NE 14 | S 21 | NE 13 | NE 13 | — | — | — |
20 | 10 | 103 | 131 | 41 | 35 | 66 | 28 | 78 | 35 | 34 | 8 | 63 | 8 | 8 | 35 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 13 | NNE 4 | S 18 | — | SSW 14 | SE 15 | NNW 4 | NE 6 | ENE 17 | NE 16 | NE 16 | S 19 | S 24 | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 5 | 114 | 6 | 25 | — | 40 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | W 3 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
— | — | 2 | 5 | 9 | 52 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 755 | 1976 | 3429 | 2998 | — | — | 7 | 1116 | 4054 | 17081 | 15490 | 11929 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 73 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 246 | 31 | 255 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 31 | 48 | 13 |
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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.










