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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 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 12 days.
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 1122 | 400 | 251 | 254 | 316 | 181 | 143 | 79 | 81 | 38 | 40 | 23 | 29 | 121 | 97 | 74 | 58 | 41 | 38 | 42 | 71 | 55 | 44 | 86 | 146 | 495 | 740 | 779 | 808 | 638 | 470 | 450 | 392 | 371 | 804 | 1108 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:50PM 2.89 | 10:08AM 2.72 | 10:41PM 2.83 | 11:01AM 2.62 | 11:33PM 2.72 | 11:55AM 2.50 | 12:28AM 2.60 | 12:50PM 2.39 | 1:25AM 2.49 | 1:48PM 2.28 | 2:24AM 2.42 | 2:50PM 2.22 | 3:21AM 2.38 | 3:52PM 2.21 | 4:12AM 2.37 | 4:47PM 2.24 | 5:01AM 2.36 | 5:37PM 2.29 | 5:46AM 2.36 | 6:21PM 2.35 | 6:28AM 2.36 | 7:04PM 2.40 | 7:07AM 2.36 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:24PM 0.25 | 3:54AM 0.48 | 4:16PM 0.32 | 4:50AM 0.55 | 5:09PM 0.43 | 5:45AM 0.62 | 6:04PM 0.55 | 6:41AM 0.70 | 6:59PM 0.66 | 7:38AM 0.76 | 7:56PM 0.75 | 8:37AM 0.79 | 8:55PM 0.81 | 9:35AM 0.79 | 9:54PM 0.84 | 10:28AM 0.77 | 10:49PM 0.84 | 11:16AM 0.74 | 11:39PM 0.82 | 12:01PM 0.71 | 12:22AM 0.81 | 12:43PM 0.68 | 1:02AM 0.80 | |||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 |
| Sunset | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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