Ocean Beach (Whangarei) Surf Break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.82° S 174.56° E

Issued: 11 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ocean Beach (Whangarei) sea temperature is
17.2° 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 1,401 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 24th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 24th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 24th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
!
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
5
3
NE
8
3
NNE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.8
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
E
9
1.8
S
6
2.2
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
1075
1401
300
353
82
94
198
681
311
435
424
424
402
339
426
492
586
784
696
563
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
35
N
30
N
30
NNW
30
WNW
35
SW
30
WSW
25
SSW
40
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
6:43PM2.39m
6:44AM2.27m
7:27PM2.41m
7:27AM2.27m
Low Tide
8:55AM0.69m
9:18PM0.90m
9:47AM0.74m
10:14PM0.95m
10:38AM0.78m
11:07PM0.96m
11:28AM0.79m
11:56PM0.95m
12:17PM0.77m
00:42AM0.93m
1:03PM0.74m
1:26AM0.89m
1:44PM0.71m
rain showers
heavy rain
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
13
11
2
3
1
1
5
3
1
Temp °C
16
16
16
14
16
15
14
11
11
13
15
15
13
14
15
14
14
14
14
12
13
Feels °C
12
9
11
9
12
9
8
4
3
8
11
12
11
12
13
11
11
9
8
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
1.5
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
E
9
1
E
9
2.2
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
Energy kJ
3
300
125
82
94
164
681
311
435
424
424
402
339
426
492
2
2
696
563
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
8
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
NW
6
1.1
SE
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
39
8
2
138
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
37
3
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
5
3
NE
8
3
NNE
8
1.5
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
8
1.2
SW
4
1.2
SW
4
1.8
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.2
SSW
5
0.5
S
4
0.4
SW
3
0.3
S
3
1.7
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
Energy kJ
163
1075
1401
236
353
53
59
198
158
72
9
2
1
586
784
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
2
1
Distance (km)
72
201
435
7
14
136
40
26
321
12
12
0
0
0
12
0
24
126
72
24
54
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
6
5
5
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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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