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Ocean Beach (Whangarei) Surf Forecast
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Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 25 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Wednesday (Aug 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 4.0m and 11s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 27th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 27th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 27th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 01 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 218 | 581 | 989 | 2105 | 5144 | 9317 | 2197 | 1653 | 1316 | 823 | 490 | 364 | 212 | 110 | 348 | 530 | 174 | 135 | 181 | 65 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:11PM 2.65 | 9:33AM 2.55 | 9:50PM 2.61 | 10:13AM 2.54 | 10:26PM 2.56 | 10:51AM 2.51 | 11:02PM 2.50 | 11:27AM 2.46 | 11:38PM 2.44 | 12:04PM 2.39 | 12:16AM 2.38 | 12:46PM 2.32 | 12:58AM 2.31 | 1:35PM 2.26 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:20AM 0.53 | 3:31PM 0.53 | 3:59AM 0.55 | 4:11PM 0.63 | 4:37AM 0.61 | 4:49PM 0.74 | 5:14AM 0.70 | 5:28PM 0.85 | 5:51AM 0.80 | 6:08PM 0.96 | 6:32AM 0.90 | 6:52PM 1.04 | 7:17AM 0.97 | |||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 13 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
Wind reports 19 km away suggest it is still onshore at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) (light winds from the E at Whangarei Aero Automatic Weather Station). 1.7m 7s swell from the ENE to make surfable waves.
19 km away, 40 min ago
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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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