Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 09 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
20.6° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 14s period. 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 8.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 12th Apr)26ft (8.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, near gales from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
0
0
0
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3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
N
1.9
NNE
2
NNE
2.2
NE
4
ENE
5.5
ENE
6.5
ENE
7.5
ENE
7
ENE
4
NE
1.9
E
1.8
ENE
1.5
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)161514131313141414121110101014131312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)197715811579162353741140717335240411794245168786414682574523472681461036940
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
S
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
45
ESE
50
ESE
50
E
25
SSW
35
W
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
25
W
25
W
15
WNW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:41AM
2.28
12:49PM
2.19
1:35AM
2.23
1:41PM
2.13
2:36AM
2.22
2:42PM
2.11
3:36AM
2.26
3:50PM
2.14
4:32AM
2.33
4:54PM
2.23
5:24AM
2.43
5:51PM
2.35
6:14AM
2.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:45AM
0.98
10:05PM
0.94
10:43AM
0.89
11:06PM
0.86
11:35AM
0.76
11:59PM
0.75
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46
Sunset6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:58--5:57--
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Rain (mm)
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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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