Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 7,266 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up at Ocean Beach.
We're kicking off on Wednesday, July 8th, with the water temp sitting at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year.
The first decent session is Wednesday morning. We're looking at a 7ft swell from the east, with a 10-second period. The energy is strong (1124), and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it'll be clean. It's a good start, but the real highlight is the morning of Thursday, July 16th. That's a little over a week out, so don't book it in stone yet, but it's looking nice. The swell is 7ft from the ESE with a very long 14-second period – that's proper groundswell, and it'll bring some great shape. The wind is glassy, and the energy is a solid 1908. This is for experienced surfers, as it's a decent size, but the conditions will be excellent. That long period means longer waits between sets, which can make paddling out easier, but it's better suited to a point or reef than a straight beach break. Since it's a beach and reef setup, it could still be fun.
The rest of the period is a real mixed bag. Thursday, July 9th, is a total loss; the wind is screaming at 31-34 mph with a massive 16ft+ swell – that's a kite day, not a paddle day. Friday, July 10th, morning has a 15ft swell, but it's way too big for this spot. The weekend and into next week the swell drops off hard, down to 3ft or less for a few days, with only ordinary conditions. The middle of the week from July 16th through the 23rd has some interesting pulses, but the winds are often from the wrong direction, onshore or cross-on, making it choppy. The run from July 18th to the 20th is mostly poor with moderate cross-onshore winds. Then on July 21st, we see another 16ft swell, but it's too big. The morning of July 23rd finally looks good again with a clean 7ft swell from the ESE and a nice 11-second period, offering a solid session for the more experienced crew.
So, the one to have your eye on is the morning of Thursday, July 16th. That's the standout. The rest is about picking your moments.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, near gales from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
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 kJ | 1000 | 832 | 669 | 4714 | 6699 | 6927 | 3870 | 1449 | 1124 | 1026 | 1008 | 450 | 411 | 360 | 203 | 168 | 145 | 45 | 54 | 74 | 108 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 11:27AM1.34m | 11:48PM1.41m | 12:19PM1.39m | 00:40AM1.42m | 1:13PM1.45m | 1:36AM1.45m | 2:10PM1.52m | 2:35AM1.47m | 3:08PM1.58m | 3:34AM1.50m | 4:07PM1.64m | 4:33AM1.53m | 5:05PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:40PM0.25m | 6:09AM0.20m | 6:32PM0.22m | 6:59AM0.16m | 7:28PM0.19m | 7:52AM0.13m | 8:26PM0.16m | 8:48AM0.09m | 9:26PM0.12m | 9:46AM0.05m | 10:26PM0.08m | 10:45AM0.02m | 11:26PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 1000 | 832 | 669 | 596 | — | 74 | 59 | 1449 | 1124 | 1026 | 1008 | 450 | 411 | 360 | 203 | 168 | 145 | 45 | 45 | 74 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 18 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 10 | NE 5 | S 9 |
| kJ | 48 | 38 | 25 | — | — | — | 120 | 157 | 53 | 21 | 171 | 266 | 158 | 173 | 133 | 78 | 71 | 28 | 54 | 18 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 20 | SSW 15 | E 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 19 |
| kJ | 76 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 78 | 20 | 47 | 34 | 7 | 86 | 3 | 31 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | 71 | 654 | 4714 | 6699 | 6927 | 3870 | 719 | 323 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 38 | 8 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 191 | 191 | 201 | 252 | 167 | 34 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 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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