Ocean Beach surf break

Ocean Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 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
19.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Monday (Feb 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 2nd Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 5th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 4th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
3
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
2.5
SSW
2.5
S
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.7
ESE
0.5
NE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)111011888101099810101010798887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8553598873501245134741336426721616412768484323272213
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
NW
15
N
20
N
5
ENE
20
SW
25
SW
30
S
10
SW
5
S
15
E
10
N
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
W
5
E
10
ENE
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
NE
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncrossglassonoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:45PM
1.49
7:14AM
1.63
7:40PM
1.49
8:08AM
1.62
8:33PM
1.48
8:59AM
1.59
9:25PM
1.46
9:48AM
1.54
10:15PM
1.44
10:37AM
1.48
11:04PM
1.41
11:25AM
1.43
11:51PM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:41PM
0.08
12:57AM
0.05
1:37PM
0.07
1:53AM
0.05
2:30PM
0.07
2:46AM
0.07
3:21PM
0.08
3:38AM
0.10
4:10PM
0.11
4:28AM
0.15
4:57PM
0.15
5:17AM
0.20
5:43PM
0.19
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-8:28--8:27--8:25--8:24--8:23--8:22--8:22-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232724252219171714151615212018202018252321
Feels °C (?)212624232315121110151413191819191919242121
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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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