Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 3,844 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here.
We’ve got a slow start at Ocean Beach – a beach and reef spot that’s fairly open. Thursday the 10th only has a small 3ft SE swell, period around 8 seconds, with a light NW cross-off breeze. The combined energy is weak (112). It’s rideable but nothing special. Water temp is about normal for the season. Friday morning, 11th September, picks up a little: a 4ft S swell, 7 second period, light offshore west wind keeping it clean. Energy is moderate (331). A decent option for beginners here.
The standout is Sunday morning, 13th September. We’ve got a solid 7ft S swell rolling in with a 13 second period – that’s real groundswell. Energy is strong at (1582). The wind is light WSW cross-off, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers; over 8ft and it’d be expert only, but we’re just under. The long period means better shape and longer lulls, so getting out is easier. Because it’s a beach and reef, that long-period S swell might break a little straight, but with these conditions, it’s the best session of the run. Crowds are possible, so plan ahead.
Monday the 14th morning is glassy with a 7ft S swell, 12 second period, and a 5 km/h west wind. Energy is strong at (1076). Clean and powerful – a solid second choice.
After that, it’s mostly smaller waves, shorter periods, or onshore breezes. There’s a long gap from the 15th to the 18th with ordinary surf. Later on, the 19th morning gives us 3ft S swell, 12 seconds, and a light offshore W wind – clean but small. Then the 21st and 24th show moderate SSW swells with fresh offshore winds, but heights stay around 4ft.
The best bets are Sunday 13th morning and Monday 14th morning. After that, you’re waiting for the next push. Forecasts can change, so don’t write it off entirely.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 15 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 170 | 84 | 57 | 55 | 156 | 184 | 120 | 216 | 688 | 3844 | 1561 | 1189 | 1458 | 1058 | 887 | 408 | 242 | 188 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:01AM1.46m | 4:30PM1.58m | 4:57AM1.48m | 5:24PM1.58m | 5:51AM1.49m | 6:17PM1.57m | 6:44AM1.50m | 7:08PM1.54m | 7:34AM1.50m | 7:57PM1.51m | 8:23AM1.49m | 8:46PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.11m | 10:12AM0.09m | 10:50PM0.09m | 11:09AM0.08m | 11:45PM0.08m | 12:05PM0.08m | 00:37AM0.07m | 12:58PM0.09m | 1:27AM0.09m | 1:50PM0.11m | 2:15AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 170 | 84 | 57 | 37 | 156 | 90 | 46 | 216 | 688 | 3844 | 1561 | 7 | 1458 | 1058 | 887 | 408 | 242 | 188 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 15 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 18 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | E 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 3 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 21 | 12 | 55 | 56 | 36 | 120 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NNE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | — | NE 12 | E 15 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 13 | SE 11 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 119 | 184 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 18 | 219 | — | — | 1189 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 49 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 142 | 8 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 |
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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).
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