Ocean Beach surf break

Ocean Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Ocean Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 10th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 13th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 13th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tue
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
4
3
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
2.5
S
3
S
2.5
S
1.8
S
1
SSE
1.3
S
1.4
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.2
NE
1.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)141312126109997101010108910101075
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)641681871801572201761651196721799135258519423928125331626012868
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
NW
10
NE
10
ENE
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
SE
10
WSW
30
S
40
S
15
WSW
15
S
20
SE
5
WSW
10
NE
15
ENE
5
SSW
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
WNW
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onoffcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13PM
1.52
10:40AM
1.65
11:09PM
1.47
11:34AM
1.58
12:04AM
1.42
12:28PM
1.51
12:59AM
1.38
1:20PM
1.44
1:52AM
1.34
2:10PM
1.37
2:42AM
1.32
2:59PM
1.33
3:31AM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:26AM
0.03
5:05PM
0.05
5:21AM
0.09
5:59PM
0.09
6:15AM
0.15
6:51PM
0.14
7:08AM
0.21
7:41PM
0.18
7:59AM
0.26
8:29PM
0.23
8:50AM
0.30
9:15PM
0.26
9:40AM
0.33
Tue
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37
Sunset8:30--8:30--8:31--8:32--8:34--8:34--8:35--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211922201819181618151315151315161619191723
Feels °C (?)1918211919191717117710101212131516171618
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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 12 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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