Ocean Beach surf break

Ocean Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 10 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
20.3° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Tuesday (Feb 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s 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 7.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 10th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 16th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)25ft (7.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 248mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.3
ENE
1.3
NE
0.6
ENE
1
E
3.5
S
5
S
6
S
7.5
SSE
6
SE
3.5
ESE
4.5
SE
Period(s) (?)141413121110109111056578101112111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24332222514591746843824683971810814524121837615073833230994100
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
25
NE
10
W
5
WNW
20
SSE
10
SW
5
NNE
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
0
ENE
15
SSW
40
SW
30
ESE
30
E
50
SE
20
SE
40
SSE
30
S
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:58PM
1.33
1:25AM
1.34
1:45PM
1.29
2:12AM
1.33
2:33PM
1.27
3:00AM
1.33
3:20PM
1.26
3:48AM
1.34
4:08PM
1.26
4:36AM
1.36
4:55PM
1.27
5:23AM
1.39
5:43PM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:13PM
0.29
7:40AM
0.33
7:58PM
0.32
8:27AM
0.35
8:43PM
0.33
9:15AM
0.36
9:30PM
0.33
10:04AM
0.36
10:17PM
0.32
10:52AM
0.34
11:05PM
0.29
11:41AM
0.31
11:52PM
0.26
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-8:20--8:19--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:13-
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part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
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heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918212117192019212120201719201920192019
Feels °C (?)181619201817191917201920201116181217141718
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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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