Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 23 Jan 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
22.0° C
(Which is 1.7°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 23rd Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 23rd Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 23rd Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
N
0.9
NNW
1
NNW
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
N
0.5
E
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.3
NE
Period(s) (?)11109991216161212121411111012121010910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)281170173412525204447706965616634252519292715
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
20
W
30
W
30
W
30
WSW
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
10
ENE
5
WSW
10
SW
5
NW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassonoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:39AM
2.58
11:56PM
2.46
12:23PM
2.58
12:42AM
2.47
1:09PM
2.57
1:32AM
2.47
1:59PM
2.55
2:27AM
2.46
2:52PM
2.51
3:30AM
2.45
3:50PM
2.48
4:37AM
2.47
4:53PM
2.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:46PM
0.62
5:55AM
0.64
6:30PM
0.61
6:43AM
0.69
7:18PM
0.62
7:35AM
0.76
8:10PM
0.64
8:33AM
0.82
9:08PM
0.65
9:37AM
0.85
10:09PM
0.65
10:45AM
0.85
11:12PM
0.63
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--
Sunset-8:37--8:36--8:36--8:35--8:34--8:34--8:32-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232318181816192017202117212217192019212218
Feels °C (?)212114111312151615161815202115181819212217
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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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