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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 5 am Thursday 09 Apr 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
20.5° C
(Which is 1.2°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 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 5.5m and 14s. 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 6AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 26ft (8.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, near gales from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1434 | 1977 | 1581 | 1601 | 1866 | 5105 | 12421 | 18881 | 8060 | 17629 | 4651 | 1046 | 632 | 467 | 273 | 244 | 357 | 215 | 146 | 103 | 70 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 3:36AM 2.26 | 3:50PM 2.14 | 4:32AM 2.33 | 4:54PM 2.23 | 5:24AM 2.43 | 5:51PM 2.35 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 27 | 11 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
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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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