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Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ocean Beach (Whangarei) sea temperature is
20.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) this week:

The surf forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 20th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 27th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 27th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, strong winds from the NE by Wed night).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.5
N
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
N
0.5
E
0.4
NNE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
2
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
NE
3.5
NE
3.5
NE
4
NNE
Period(s) (?)11111010101399128126778888899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10087112961541158659568032512372954055178909581018155918672705
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
SW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
E
5
S
15
E
20
ENE
20
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
NE
40
NE
35
NNE
30
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		onglassoncross-
on		onononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:46PM
2.65
10:06AM
2.74
10:34PM
2.73
10:52AM
2.75
11:21PM
2.76
11:40AM
2.72
12:10AM
2.74
12:31PM
2.65
1:02AM
2.67
1:24PM
2.56
1:59AM
2.57
2:22PM
2.46
3:03AM
2.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:29PM
0.50
3:44AM
0.53
4:14PM
0.43
4:31AM
0.53
5:00PM
0.41
5:22AM
0.56
5:48PM
0.44
6:15AM
0.62
6:40PM
0.50
7:11AM
0.68
7:36PM
0.58
8:10AM
0.75
8:37PM
0.65
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--
Sunset-7:34--7:32--7:30--7:30--7:28--7:27--7:24-
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212017191918192019191919191919181919191920
Feels °C (?)211916191819191921191716141415131514141517
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Information about the Ocean Beach (Whangarei) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ocean Beach (Whangarei)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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