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Omaha Beach and Bar Surf Forecast
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Omaha Beach and Bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 17 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Omaha Beach and Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Omaha Beach and Bar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6ft and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1ft and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Omaha Beach and Bar in the next 12 days are 6ft 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6ft 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Omaha Beach and Bar over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 17 | 7 | 6 | 275 | 195 | 58 | 31 | 11 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 42 | 32 | 38 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 74 | 220 | 408 | 570 | 1051 | 1393 | 1331 | 666 | 474 | 344 | 268 | 216 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 10:44PM 6.86 | 10:55AM 6.33 | 11:27PM 6.79 | 11:42AM 6.23 | 12:14AM 6.76 | 12:33PM 6.17 | 1:05AM 6.79 | 1:30PM 6.2 | 1:59AM 6.86 | 2:31PM 6.37 | 2:56AM 6.99 | 3:33PM 6.63 | 3:54AM 7.19 | 4:33PM 6.99 | 4:52AM 7.38 | 5:31PM 7.42 | 5:48AM 7.58 | 6:26PM 7.78 | 6:43AM 7.71 | 7:20PM 8.04 | 7:37AM 7.78 | 8:13PM 8.17 | 8:31AM 7.71 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 5:08AM 1.71 | 5:17PM 1.35 | 5:54AM 1.74 | 6:03PM 1.41 | 6:43AM 1.71 | 6:53PM 1.48 | 7:36AM 1.57 | 7:47PM 1.51 | 8:31AM 1.38 | 8:45PM 1.44 | 9:27AM 1.08 | 9:45PM 1.31 | 10:23AM 0.72 | 10:46PM 1.12 | 11:18AM 0.39 | 11:45PM 0.89 | 12:13PM 0.13 | 12:43AM 0.66 | 1:07PM -0.07 | 1:40AM 0.52 | 2:00PM -0.13 | 2:35AM 0.46 | ||||||||||||||
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 |
| Sunset | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | - | - | - | 0.1 |
| Temp. °F | 63 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 63 | 59 | 61 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
| Feels °F (?) | 57 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 48 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 64 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 68°F on Sun afternoon, min 54°F on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Tue afternoon, min 59°F on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 64°F on Mon morning, min 59°F on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.2in), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 66°F on Tue morning, min 59°F on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Omaha Beach and Bar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Omaha Beach and Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Omaha Beach and Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Omaha Beach and Bar 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 (Omaha Beach and Bar) 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 Omaha Beach and Bar 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.
Omaha Beach and Bar is 52 km (32 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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