Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 02 Apr 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
21.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 7th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 7th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 7th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
2
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
NE
3
NE
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)778889999999101078811111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14917325125126431532254846454352873988081063111031128661585515486
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
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20
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NE
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ENE
10
N
5
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:03PM
2.57
9:17AM
2.59
9:46PM
2.60
9:56AM
2.56
10:26PM
2.60
10:33AM
2.51
11:04PM
2.56
11:09AM
2.46
11:40PM
2.50
11:46AM
2.40
12:17AM
2.43
12:24PM
2.33
12:56AM
2.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:02AM
0.51
3:28PM
0.48
3:43AM
0.56
4:07PM
0.50
4:23AM
0.64
4:44PM
0.57
5:02AM
0.73
5:21PM
0.65
5:41AM
0.81
5:58PM
0.74
6:22AM
0.89
6:37PM
0.83
7:05AM
0.95
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02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39
Sunset7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:07--7:07--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181818181819191919191919191921201719201618
Feels °C (?)141416151617171716161617161521221718201417
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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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