Surf Forecasts:
Ocean Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 8,343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 17s. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Ocean Beach over the next couple weeks. We’re looking at a solid run of surf, but it’s got a real sharp edge to it – this isn’t a beginner’s playground for the most part.
The opening fetch of surf moves in on Wednesday, September 2nd, and it kicks off with serious heft. We’re talking a proper S groundswell pumping in at 7 ft, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined swell energy is cranking at a very strong (2553). Ocean Beach is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to this S swell, and the wind is a light cross-off from the WNW. It’s clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Wednesday afternoon looks even bigger, with a long-period 17-second S swell hitting 8 ft. The energy jumps to (3561). Wind is a slight cross-off from the NNW, so conditions stay clean. Everything is lining up, but at this size, with that period and a beach break, it’s going to be a freight train. Only for the crew who know what they’re doing.
Thursday the 3rd still holds good, though it’s backing off. The morning offers a clean 5 ft S swell at 13 seconds, with a light cross-off NW wind. Energy drops to a moderate (838). The wind’s still good, so there are plenty of waves to be had. The afternoon gets a little tricky with a cross-shore wind and a smaller 4 ft swell – it gets a bit messy.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th see the size drop right off. We’re down into the 1 ft to 2 ft range with weak energy (43-79). It’s clean but tiny, nothing to get excited about.
After a flat spell, the real standout of the whole period arrives on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning session is the pick of the entire forecast. A solid 10 ft S swell is rolling in, period at 12 seconds, with the combined energy up at (2759). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW – glassy clean conditions. This is another day for experts only; 10 ft is serious business at a beach break. The afternoon holds the size but clocks up a cross-shore wind, making it less attractive.
Wednesday the 9th is still a solid option in the morning with a clean 6 ft S swell and moderate energy (969).
Then on Thursday, September 10th, we get another great morning window. An offshore breeze from the WNW and a 8 ft S swell, period of 13 seconds, create excellent conditions for experienced surfers, with energy at (1672). The afternoons after this get let down by onshore wind.
The second week tails off significantly. There’s a very quiet period from around the 12th to the 15th, with only small, weak swell, poor wind, and mostly ordinary conditions. A pulse of 6 ft S swell shows up on Wednesday the 16th, but the wind is a screaming 22 mph SSW. It’s blown out. Not worth the paddle.
To wrap it up: your best bets are the morning sessions on September 8th and September 10th. Get on it early, because the wind is your best friend then. This is a stretch for experienced surfers only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | NE 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 |
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3225 | 1379 | 3547 | 1754 | 835 | 472 | 216 | 108 | 69 | 15 | 26 | 35 | 22 | 65 | 37 | 97 | 65 | 846 | 5802 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:05AM1.46m | 9:27PM1.47m | 9:54AM1.49m | 10:18PM1.46m | 10:46AM1.51m | 11:11PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.53m | 00:06AM1.45m | 12:37PM1.54m | 1:04AM1.44m | 1:36PM1.55m | 2:03AM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58AM0.16m | 3:22PM0.16m | 3:46AM0.15m | 4:13PM0.16m | 4:35AM0.14m | 5:06PM0.16m | 5:27AM0.14m | 6:01PM0.15m | 6:21AM0.13m | 6:58PM0.15m | 7:18AM0.12m | 7:56PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | NE 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — |
3225 | 1379 | 3547 | 1754 | 835 | 472 | 216 | 108 | 69 | 15 | 26 | 35 | 8 | 65 | 37 | 55 | 65 | 5 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 17 | — | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 5 | SW 6 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | NE 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 10 | NE 10 | — |
10 | 1174 | — | 9 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 32 | 97 | 10 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | N 4 | SW 15 | NE 10 | SSW 10 | NE 10 | SE 8 | NE 10 | SSW 16 | N 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 10 | NE 9 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 9 | NNW 2 | N 4 | N 4 | W 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 3 | N 4 | NW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 |
— | 31 | 14 | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 44 | 3 | 846 | 5802 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 135 | 113 | 139 | 67 | 67 | 0 | 103 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 167 |
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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.
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