Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 28 Dec 2025 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 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
0.8
NNE
1.5
ENE
2.4
E
3
NE
2.4
N
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
1.6
N
1.7
N
1.1
NE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)8757910999888898888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28531225851606114710121106976343332154133154143140140718999235
Wind
(km/h)
0
S
15
ENE
30
E
40
ESE
25
NNE
15
NNW
30
NNE
40
NNE
30
N
30
N
30
N
15
NNW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
N
15
SW
10
SW
10
SE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:25PM
2.48
2:48AM
2.34
3:18PM
2.49
3:51AM
2.38
4:14PM
2.51
4:56AM
2.46
5:12PM
2.53
5:59AM
2.55
6:14PM
2.54
7:00AM
2.64
7:16PM
2.57
7:59AM
2.73
8:16PM
2.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:36PM
0.68
8:53AM
0.81
9:33PM
0.64
9:56AM
0.83
10:32PM
0.60
11:03AM
0.81
11:31PM
0.54
12:06PM
0.75
12:32AM
0.48
1:07PM
0.67
1:32AM
0.41
2:05PM
0.59
2:29AM
0.34
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-8:39--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:40--8:40--8:40-
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cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--10151-21-----3--1-31-
Temp. °C181918212219212119222219212118211916191818
Feels °C (?)161715202117161615171817212318211814171615
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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 12 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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