Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surf break

Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 21 Dec 2025 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
20.6° 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 Sunday (Dec 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 21st Dec)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 21st Dec)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 24th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
N
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)131312121215141414131313131213131377612
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1211197371697170681321309087558058575762623628
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
10
WSW
5
W
15
N
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
W
10
SW
5
SW
15
NE
10
W
15
N
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
10
NNW
10
NW
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:23PM
2.31
10:02AM
2.47
10:05PM
2.31
10:40AM
2.48
10:48PM
2.32
11:20AM
2.49
11:31PM
2.32
12:02PM
2.48
12:15AM
2.32
12:47PM
2.48
1:01AM
2.32
1:35PM
2.48
1:51AM
2.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:36AM
0.66
4:04PM
0.78
4:14AM
0.64
4:46PM
0.74
4:52AM
0.64
5:28PM
0.71
5:33AM
0.65
6:11PM
0.70
6:17AM
0.68
6:56PM
0.70
7:03AM
0.72
7:43PM
0.69
7:55AM
0.76
Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05
Sunset8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:38--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
mod rain
Rain (mm)
--------------111---7
Temp. °C211621222025262124231922211826241620211718
Feels °C (?)191320232024242024232022201724211415191515
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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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