Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
21.0° 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 Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
1
3
2
1
2
2
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
NE
3
NE
2.5
NE
2
NE
1.7
NE
1.4
NE
0.9
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.6
N
1.2
N
0.9
N
0.5
N
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.5
E
1.9
E
2
E
2.2
E
Period(s) (?)1099887111212127776101077778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)361714679315193442171671192632052331317421201951214337418624
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNE
5
NW
10
NE
5
WSW
5
SW
10
ENE
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NNW
10
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
SE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:03AM
2.49
3:24PM
2.38
4:10AM
2.45
4:33PM
2.33
5:13AM
2.47
5:39PM
2.34
6:10AM
2.51
6:37PM
2.38
7:03AM
2.56
7:29PM
2.45
7:51AM
2.59
8:18PM
2.52
8:35AM
2.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:14AM
0.79
9:41PM
0.69
10:21AM
0.80
10:46PM
0.69
11:25AM
0.75
11:49PM
0.65
12:23PM
0.68
12:45AM
0.58
1:15PM
0.60
1:35AM
0.53
2:02PM
0.53
2:20AM
0.50
2:47PM
0.49
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
Sunrise-7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:33-
Sunset--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:17--7:16--7:15
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
12--------151-------4--
Temp. °C202222202021192122212324181818151818191919
Feels °C (?)152222222121202021202223171313121716181716
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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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