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 Type | Time (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 Powerful | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
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