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Ocean Beach (Whangarei) Surf Forecast
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Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 10th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 11 | |
1657 | 954 | 683 | 380 | 242 | 184 | 798 | 572 | 407 | 186 | 135 | 100 | 107 | 191 | 55 | 40 | 57 | 155 | 57 | 76 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:02AM2.28m | 1:11PM2.13m | 1:58AM2.28m | 2:09PM2.12m | 2:55AM2.31m | 3:15PM2.16m | 3:50AM2.37m | 4:20PM2.26m | 4:43AM2.46m | 5:20PM2.40m | 5:37AM2.55m | 6:15PM2.55m | 6:30AM2.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14AM0.91m | 7:22PM0.91m | 8:09AM0.91m | 8:19PM0.93m | 9:07AM0.87m | 9:23PM0.91m | 10:05AM0.78m | 10:27PM0.86m | 10:59AM0.67m | 11:25PM0.77m | 11:52AM0.54m | 00:18AM0.68m | 12:44PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — |
 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 |
2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
 kJ | 1657 | 954 | 683 | 380 | 242 | 184 | 358 | 27 | 12 | 61 | 41 | 41 | 107 | 191 | 35 | 40 | 57 | 155 | 51 | 76 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 10 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | E 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | E 11 | N 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 |
| kJ | 27 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 130 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 40 | 3 | 55 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 57 | 36 | 112 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | N 13 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 14 | N 10 | N 10 | ENE 7 | N 10 | — | — | N 12 | ENE 11 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | — | 9 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 40 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | — | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 44 | 18 | 45 | 45 | 15 | — | 798 | 572 | 407 | 186 | 135 | 100 | 44 | — | 31 | 40 | 34 | 55 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 91 | 72 | 56 | 72 | 91 | 72 | 114 | 67 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 72 | 26 | 26 | 54 | 72 |
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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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