Ocean Beach (Whangarei) Surf Break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.82° S 174.56° E

Issued: 5 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach (Whangarei) sea temperature is
17.3° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 640 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with E swell.

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 Friday (Jun 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 26th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 27th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
2
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
2.5
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
1.9
NNE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
17
16
10
6
53
64
111
640
545
422
119
94
71
106
117
156
167
171
205
188
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
30
WNW
25
W
30
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
15
W
15
SW
15
WSW
10
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
00:58AM2.63m
1:25PM2.42m
1:49AM2.54m
2:20PM2.36m
2:39AM2.46m
3:18PM2.33m
3:28AM2.39m
4:13PM2.33m
4:19AM2.33m
5:06PM2.34m
5:09AM2.29m
5:55PM2.36m
5:58AM2.27m
Low Tide
6:35PM0.58m
7:11AM0.56m
7:27PM0.71m
8:03AM0.63m
8:21PM0.82m
8:55AM0.69m
9:18PM0.90m
9:47AM0.74m
10:14PM0.95m
10:38AM0.78m
11:07PM0.96m
11:28AM0.79m
11:56PM0.95m
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clear
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
 mm
6
6
3
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
15
13
14
13
15
16
16
15
16
15
14
12
11
15
15
12
15
15
12
15
Feels °C
16
14
11
12
12
11
13
12
10
12
9
9
6
5
11
12
9
12
12
9
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
1.9
NNE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
0.9
NNW
8
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
Energy kJ
35
17
16
10
6
53
64
111
422
119
94
71
105
117
156
167
171
205
188
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
NNW
5
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
13
0.8
NNE
7
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
S
5
0.2
ENE
10
0.8
E
9
0.5
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
12
5
5
1
4
12
3
58
3
1
10
106
25
18
8
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.2
E
8
0.1
NW
4
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.4
NNW
8
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
4
5
1
4
4
4
3
3
23
4
4
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
S
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
NNE
3
0.9
NNE
5
2.5
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
1.5
NW
6
1.4
WSW
5
1.2
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
5
0.7
WSW
3
0.7
WSW
4
1
WNW
4
1
SW
4
1.3
SSW
5
1
S
4
0.6
SSW
3
Energy kJ
4
3
3
2
23
6
32
640
545
136
87
63
69
10
13
33
36
80
38
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
147
126
114
72
72
72
196
352
230
114
14
14
14
7
0
7
0
12
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
7
5
6
4
4
4
3
3
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
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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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