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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 5 am Friday 11 Jul 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 Friday (Jul 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 6PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 12 days.
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 808 | 1479 | 1064 | 704 | 549 | 415 | 471 | 358 | 338 | 313 | 257 | 259 | 160 | 165 | 185 | 161 | 211 | 201 | 253 | 283 | 237 | 296 | 324 | 221 | 112 | 118 | 134 | 124 | 119 | 143 | 111 | 102 | 326 | 372 | 506 | 204 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:11PM 2.50 | 8:16AM 2.37 | 8:54PM 2.55 | 9:02AM 2.41 | 9:36PM 2.59 | 9:48AM 2.44 | 10:19PM 2.61 | 10:35AM 2.46 | 11:04PM 2.62 | 11:22AM 2.48 | 11:51PM 2.61 | 12:11PM 2.48 | 12:41AM 2.60 | 1:04PM 2.47 | 1:33AM 2.57 | 2:04PM 2.46 | 2:28AM 2.53 | 3:08PM 2.47 | 3:26AM 2.50 | 4:13PM 2.49 | 4:29AM 2.47 | 5:16PM 2.54 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:45PM 0.68 | 2:12AM 0.79 | 2:27PM 0.62 | 2:57AM 0.71 | 3:08PM 0.57 | 3:42AM 0.65 | 3:51PM 0.55 | 4:26AM 0.60 | 4:36PM 0.56 | 5:12AM 0.58 | 5:23PM 0.60 | 6:00AM 0.57 | 6:14PM 0.66 | 6:51AM 0.58 | 7:10PM 0.73 | 7:46AM 0.60 | 8:10PM 0.79 | 8:44AM 0.61 | 9:15PM 0.83 | 9:45AM 0.61 | 10:21PM 0.82 | 10:46AM 0.59 | 11:24PM 0.77 | |||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 18 | 23 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 15 | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 14 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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