Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.0° C
1.4° 

Ocean Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ocean Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with 1,830 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s slice into the next 16 days for Ocean Beach. We’ve got a slow start, but the second half of the week looks like the real deal. We’ll see a solid run of clean, consistent surf from Monday onward, but there’s a big, heavy swell brewing for the second week that might be too much for this spot.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Saturday morning we’ve got a clean 4 ft wave from the south with a 12-second period, and light offshore winds out of the west-northwest. The energy is moderate (357), and it’s a decent little session to get the arms moving. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Saturday afternoon stays clean but drops a touch to 3 ft.

Sunday looks like a write-off. The morning is a mess with a 5 ft northerly windswell at a short, weak 5 seconds, and a howling 19 mph cross-off wind. The afternoon settles to a tiny 1 ft from the east-southeast, but it’s not worth the paddle.

Monday, August 24 is the first standout. The morning kicks off with a solid 7 ft SSW swell at 9 seconds, and the energy is picking up steam (847). By the afternoon, it gets even better: the same 7 ft swell from the SSW, but the period stretches to 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy calm. The energy jumps to 1313. This is clean, powerful, and set for Ocean Beach. The town crowds are possible, but with that quality, it’s worth it.

Tuesday keeps it tidy with a 4 ft SSW swell in the morning and 3 ft in the afternoon, both clean. Wednesday morning is a bit smaller at 2 ft, but the period is a very long 17 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell. It’ll wrap in nicely, but the sets will be slow. The afternoon goes a bit onshore, so the morning is your window.

Thursday, August 27 is the pick of the first week. The morning shows 6 ft from the south at 14 seconds, with a light offshore breeze. The energy is pumping at 1204. The afternoon is nearly as good: 5 ft, same direction and period, still offshore. Clean, consistent, and well-shaped.

Friday morning is a glassy dream with 4 ft from the south at 12 seconds. The energy is still high (836). Get in before the afternoon onshore wind trashes it into a cross-on mess.

The weekend (August 29-30) fades. Saturday and Sunday are small and weak, with the energy dropping below 300. Sunday afternoon is glassy but ankle-high. Not much to write home about. Monday, August 31, brings a pulse back: 6 ft from the SSW in the morning, clean, but the period is short at 8 seconds. The afternoon jumps to 8 ft from the south, but the wind is onshore, making it junky.

Now, the second week gets interesting. Tuesday, September 1, is clean in the morning with 5 ft from the south, but the onshore wind returns in the afternoon. Wednesday, September 2 is a monster. We’re looking at 13 ft from the south in the morning, and 15 ft in the afternoon, with a 10-11 second period. The energy is off the charts (2718 and 4553). This is way too big for beginners. It’s a serious, expert-only affair if you can handle the power. The wind is cross-off, but with that size, it’s a beast.

Thursday, September 3, is still big at 10 ft but with a longer 13-second period and a strong 19 mph wind. Conditions are marginal. Friday, September 4, is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds. The real recovery comes on Saturday, September 5 afternoon: 8 ft from the south at 12 seconds, clean, and the energy is 1466. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Sunday, September 6, holds at 7 ft, clean, and will be a nice way to close the run.

All in all, your best bets are Monday the 24th, Thursday the 27th, and Saturday the 5th of September. The big stuff on September 2 is for the brave only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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2
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1
0
1
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3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
4
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
2
SSW
9
2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
12
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
2.1
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
521
333
250
185
100
57
33
608
1279
1155
432
256
141
232
263
1830
1191
1014
566
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
30
NNW
20
W
20
W
5
NW
0
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
S
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
High Tide
00:30AM1.31m
12:56PM1.36m
1:18AM1.28m
1:44PM1.34m
2:05AM1.26m
2:32PM1.34m
2:52AM1.26m
3:20PM1.35m
3:40AM1.26m
4:07PM1.37m
4:27AM1.27m
4:53PM1.39m
Low Tide
6:42AM0.30m
7:12PM0.33m
7:28AM0.32m
8:00PM0.35m
8:14AM0.33m
8:48PM0.35m
9:01AM0.32m
9:36PM0.34m
9:48AM0.30m
10:24PM0.32m
10:35AM0.28m
11:11PM0.29m
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6:50
6:48
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6:46
6:45
6:43
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5:38
5:39
5:40
5:42
5:43
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Temp °C
10
15
16
14
18
16
11
13
15
11
16
17
13
17
15
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Feels °C
7
12
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8
13
11
6
11
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7
13
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10
16
13
12
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11
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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.

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