Russell - Ocean Beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Russell - Ocean Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Russell - Ocean Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Russell - Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Russell - Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
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