Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.0° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, ESE swell with 1,513 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SSW 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 (Jul 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 23rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 27th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 28th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Ocean Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a solid run of quality surf later on, but you’ll have to be patient.

Right now, the water is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than what we’d expect for this time of year—so make sure you’ve got a decent wetsuit. The first few days are pretty quiet. Wednesday afternoon has a small 2ft swell from the SSW with a 12-second period, but the ENE wind is onshore, messing up the surface. The combined swell energy is weak (259), and it’s just poor conditions. Thursday morning offers a tiny 2ft S swell with a light NNW cross-offshore breeze, which cleans it up a bit, but it’s still very ordinary. Friday drops off even more, with a 1.0ft S swell on the morning and a messy 3ft windswell from the north in the afternoon with a 4-second period and 12 mph winds—total write-off.

Saturday the 25th sees a bit of life. The morning has a 3ft E swell at 12 seconds, with a light WSW cross-offshore breeze, giving clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate (283), and the outlook is good. But the afternoon kicks up the wind to 12 mph, and it’s over. Sunday morning brings a bigger 6ft S swell with an 8-second period and 9 mph SSW cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps to 831 (moderate), and it’s described as marginal, but it’s clean. That afternoon, though, the wind goes cross-shore at 16 mph, and the poor surf conditions come back.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 27th morning is a standout. We’ve got a 5ft ESE groundswell with a long 13-second period, light WSW cross-offshore winds, and the combined energy is strong (1198). Expect very good surf conditions—clean, with some proper lines. The swell direction (ESE) is a good match for Ocean Beach’s optimum (SE). This is the best on offer in the first week. Tuesday the 28th morning is even better for experienced surfers: 7ft ESE swell, 14-second period, glassy offshore west wind, and combined energy of 1983 (strong). That’s excellent, but 7ft is getting into expert-only territory. Wednesday the 29th morning keeps the 6ft ESE swell, with light NNW cross-offshore winds and clean conditions—another very good session.

The second week is a bit of a wild card. Thursday the 30th morning has a 5ft ESE swell, cross-offshore NW wind, and clean surf, with moderate energy (748). Not a standout, but a solid option. Then things get huge. From Friday the 31st of July through to Tuesday the 5th of August, the swell is forecast to be way too big for this break—10ft to 16ft range, with strong to very strong combined energy (up to 13679). The setups are often clean, but it’s strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s likely too much. However, there’s a glimmer on Thursday the 6th of August: a 5ft SSE swell with a 9-second period and glassy offshore NW wind—dead calm. The combined energy is moderate (667), and the outlook is very good. That morning, with the glassy conditions, could be a real treat for the patient surfer.

Overall, your best bet is the morning of Monday the 27th of July for the combo of chest-high ESE groundswell, clean wind, and good energy. The Tuesday the 28th morning is a close second for the experts. The long-range stuff on the 6th of August is promising but less certain. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Ocean Beach, so keep that in mind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
S
10
1
N
4
1.3
NNE
5
0.8
E
12
0.8
E
11
1.8
SSW
8
1.8
S
8
1.9
S
8
2
S
9
1.5
ESE
13
1.7
ESE
14
1.9
ESE
14
2
ESE
14
1.9
ESE
13
1.8
ESE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
123
71
55
20
17
38
88
171
157
373
439
489
594
732
1043
1454
1513
1243
1137
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
WNW
10
NW
20
N
25
NNE
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
25
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15
WSW
15
WSW
20
S
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WSW
10
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10
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NW
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High Tide
00:17AM1.38m
12:47PM1.38m
1:06AM1.33m
1:35PM1.36m
1:54AM1.30m
2:22PM1.35m
2:42AM1.28m
3:09PM1.36m
3:28AM1.28m
3:55PM1.37m
4:15AM1.28m
4:41PM1.38m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.23m
6:33AM0.22m
6:59PM0.28m
7:19AM0.26m
7:48PM0.32m
8:05AM0.30m
8:36PM0.34m
8:51AM0.31m
9:23PM0.35m
9:37AM0.31m
10:11PM0.34m
10:23AM0.30m
10:59PM0.32m
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Temp °C
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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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