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
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- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay?
Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay?
Offshore wind at Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 240° to 300° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay?
Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay wants SE swell (100° to 180°) between 0.5m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay?
The main season at Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay is Jan-Dec. Year-round. Groundswells from SE.
How do I get to Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay?
Fly into NPE, then allow about 30 minutes by road. 20km from Hastings. Multiple breaks along beach.
What kind of wave is Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay?
Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round. Groundswells from SE.