Russell - Ocean Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNW swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Russell - Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Russell - Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
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