Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 06 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
20.8° 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 16 days are 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 8th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 11th Apr)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 12th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
1
0
0
0
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
ENE
2.3
ENE
3
ENE
4
ENE
4
NE
2.5
NNE
2
E
1.8
E
1.6
N
1.5
N
1.5
N
1.8
N
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.1
NNE
2.5
E
5
ENE
7
ENE
6.5
ENE
6.5
ENE
4.5
E
Period(s) (?)7789989111414141614141381415151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4075421238219423348246497169188208941609106069142497393352023218670175547506
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
NE
25
NNE
10
SW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SW
15
S
15
SE
20
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
45
SE
40
SE
45
SSE
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09AM
2.46
10:40PM
2.50
10:46AM
2.40
11:17PM
2.43
11:24AM
2.33
11:56PM
2.35
12:05PM
2.26
12:41AM
2.28
12:49PM
2.19
1:35AM
2.23
1:41PM
2.13
2:36AM
2.22
2:42PM
2.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:21PM
0.65
4:41AM
0.81
4:58PM
0.74
5:22AM
0.89
5:37PM
0.83
6:05AM
0.95
6:19PM
0.91
6:52AM
1.00
7:07PM
0.96
7:45AM
1.03
8:00PM
0.99
8:44AM
1.03
9:01PM
0.99
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--
Sunset-6:08--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918191920202118202016191919191919201919
Feels °C (?)151513141417212218201914171717141314161315
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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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