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Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 14 Feb 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 1.1°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 Monday (Feb 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 18th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 18th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
3
2
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
NE
1.6
NNE
1
N
0.8
N
0.3
N
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)13121212991111109988111110914999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)834745511641401631549285815149336571869934272526
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
35
SW
20
W
20
WSW
20
SW
10
W
10
NNW
15
NNE
5
NW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
15
NW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:02PM
2.19
6:53AM
2.32
6:59PM
2.24
7:41AM
2.39
7:49PM
2.31
8:26AM
2.47
8:36PM
2.38
9:08AM
2.55
9:22PM
2.46
9:50AM
2.62
10:08PM
2.53
10:32AM
2.67
10:53PM
2.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:02PM
1.10
12:27AM
0.95
12:54PM
1.02
1:18AM
0.85
1:43PM
0.91
2:04AM
0.75
2:29PM
0.80
2:45AM
0.66
3:13PM
0.70
3:26AM
0.59
3:56PM
0.61
4:07AM
0.56
4:39PM
0.55
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--
Sunset-8:19--8:16--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:12-
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
4----------11----2---
Temp. °C202018212017212217192118202217222318222217
Feels °C (?)201612151414171816181917181915181917181814
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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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