Ocean Beach Surf Break

Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.77° S 177.01° E

Issued: 11 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
13.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,847 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with E 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 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 9th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 9th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Ocean Beach.

We’ve got a slow start, but things are gonna fire up if you know where to look. The first few days are small and a bit mixed, so don’t rush out just yet. But by the time the second week rolls around, there’s some serious power on the way, though you’ll need your wits about you.

The water temp is sitting at 55.6°, which is about 1.6° below the norm for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch cooler than usual, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.

Friday the 3rd of July starts off with a clean, glassy morning. Swell is 4.9 ft from the east with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is sitting at 536 (moderate). Winds are light westerly and glassy, making for some tidy, user-friendly waves. It’s a good one for beginners to get a feel. But the afternoon goes cross-shore, and it gets a bit scratchy.

Saturday the 4th has a better morning: 5.2 ft east swell, 12-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. Energy is 694 (moderate). This is a solid shout for a Saturday session – clean and punchy for the size. The afternoon gets ruined by a strong onshore, so get in early.

Sunday the 5th is smaller again, 5.2 ft from the east-northeast with a short 8-second period. Despite the clean morning, that short period means it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. Not the best, but still rideable for a longboard. By Monday the 6th, we get a jump in size – 8.2 ft from the east-northeast – but it’s messy with strong cross-shore winds. The energy is up at 706 (moderate), but the quality is poor. That one’s a skunk.

Now, Tuesday the 7th sees a shift. A clean 3.9 ft swell from the south-southwest, 11-second period, and glassy offshore winds. Energy is 575 (moderate). This is a sneaky good morning for a reef or point setup – clean, lined up, and easy to paddle out.

But the real standout comes on Wednesday the 8th. The morning shows 5.6 ft from the east, 10-second period, with clean cross-off winds, and the energy jumps to 985 (moderate-to-strong). The waves are going to have some proper push, and the conditions are looking very good. This is the pick of the first week – get on it.

From Thursday the 9th of July, things go big. The swell hits 13.1 ft from the south, with energy screaming up to 3003 (very strong). But here’s the catch: it’s too big for this break. Unless you’re an absolute charger, stay on the sand. This kind of size on a beach and reef setup is more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers. This pattern of oversized south swell continues right through to Saturday the 11th, with energy numbers well into the thousands. The wind stays cross-off and clean, but the size is only for experts.

Sunday the 12th drops back to 6.6 ft from the south-southeast, and the energy eases to 883 (moderate). Still a bit of chop on the surface, but it’s becoming more manageable.

Then, on Monday the 13th of July, we get another massive pulse – 11.5 ft from the south-southwest with a long 11-second period, and energy at 3716 (very strong). Again, too big for most. But keep your eye on the afternoon: the wind goes completely glassy, and the swell drops to a still-solid 7.9 ft from the south, 9-second period, energy at 1288 (strong). That afternoon window is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and lined up.

Tuesday the 14th is the next real highlight. Morning: 7.9 ft south swell, 9 seconds, offshore wind, energy at 1984 (strong). The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a day for confident crew on a shortboard or step-up. The afternoon holds a clean 8.2 ft from the southeast with a longer 11-second period, energy at 1493 (strong). Both sessions are a goer.

Wednesday the 15th stays solid: 9.8 ft from the east-southeast, 12-second period (groundswell), energy at 2154 (very strong), with light offshore winds. This one is only for experts given the size, but the wave shape will be good with that long period.

After that, the swell slowly fades from the 16th into the 18th. The energy drops from 991 (moderate) down to 582 (weak). Winds become fresh onshore, and quality drops off. By the weekend of the 18th, we’re looking at 3.6 ft and under, with poor conditions. A good time to rest up.

So to wrap it up: the absolute best windows are the morning of Wednesday the 8th of July for a clean, punchy session, and Tuesday the 14th of July for the experienced crew getting proper power with clean wind. Don’t sleep on the Tuesday afternoon either – it’s just as good.

Stay safe out there and respect the

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
2
2
2
0
3
2
0
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
12
1.6
E
12
1.6
E
12
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.6
ENE
8
0.9
E
10
1.3
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.7
S
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
10
4
S
10
3.5
S
9
3.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
498
689
735
690
465
317
288
159
320
693
502
367
302
377
569
563
586
434
2749
2033
2118
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
NNE
5
WNW
10
NW
25
N
30
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
SE
25
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
5
SW
15
SW
30
N
15
SSW
20
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:09PM1.42m
8:28AM1.28m
8:50PM1.41m
9:11AM1.28m
9:32PM1.40m
9:55AM1.28m
10:15PM1.40m
10:40AM1.31m
11:00PM1.40m
11:27AM1.34m
11:48PM1.41m
12:19PM1.39m
00:40AM1.42m
Low Tide
1:56PM0.26m
2:33AM0.27m
2:39PM0.26m
3:15AM0.27m
3:22PM0.27m
3:57AM0.26m
4:05PM0.27m
4:39AM0.24m
4:51PM0.26m
5:22AM0.22m
5:40PM0.25m
6:09AM0.20m
6:32PM0.22m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
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rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
 mm
1
4
1
7
2
2
9
2
5
3
Temp °C
10
11
10
9
14
13
14
16
12
12
13
12
12
12
10
12
12
11
9
9
9
Feels °C
7
8
7
5
8
7
11
13
10
7
9
9
9
8
7
8
8
3
0
1
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
11
1.5
E
12
1.6
E
12
1.6
E
12
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.6
ENE
8
0.9
E
10
1.3
ENE
10
0.1
S
14
1.8
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.7
S
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
11
0.8
E
10
Energy kJ
498
689
735
690
465
317
288
159
320
4
502
367
244
293
569
563
586
434
244
223
133
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
20
0.4
SW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.3
E
10
1.5
S
9
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
19
Energy kJ
38
12
17
4
3
3
2
6
4
9
30
33
302
377
318
382
36
13
10
59
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
NE
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
17
5
6
9
7
62
29
51
50
40
113
13
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
4
1.6
NE
6
0.8
NNW
4
1.1
NE
7
2.5
ENE
8
1
N
5
0.4
NNW
3
1.4
S
9
1.6
S
9
4
S
10
3.5
S
9
3.5
S
10
Energy kJ
12
154
19
125
693
45
4
291
398
2749
2033
2118
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
8
0
0
48
52
0
8
6
23
52
0
0
6
48
0
199
199
167
243
166
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
5
5
3
5
4
5
5
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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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