Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay
Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay is the East Coast's shape-shifting canvas—a long stretch of beach and reef breaks where the constantly moving sandbars ensure no two sessions are ever quite the same. The year-round southeast groundswell exposure keeps waves arriving when other regions go flat, while the uncrowded nature means you can walk down the beach until you find your own peak. The Art Deco architecture of nearby Napier and the renowned Hawkes Bay wine region add cultural dimensions to surf trips here, creating a complete destination experience beyond the waves themselves.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (140°)
- Direction range
- 100° - 180°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: 20km from Hastings. Multiple breaks along beach.
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round. Groundswells from SE.