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Russell - Ocean Beach Surf Forecast
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Russell - Ocean Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 18 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Russell - Ocean Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Russell - Ocean Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Russell - Ocean Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Russell - Ocean Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Russell - Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 25th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Russell - Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | |
302 | 299 | 101 | 104 | 113 | 181 | 198 | 198 | 242 | 240 | 292 | 408 | 547 | 557 | 546 | 498 | 452 | 724 | 1442 | 1686 | 2885 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 9:32PM2.61m | 9:47AM2.46m | 10:24PM2.61m | 10:42AM2.43m | 11:16PM2.57m | 11:38AM2.36m | 00:10AM2.50m | 12:33PM2.28m | 1:06AM2.41m | 1:30PM2.20m | 2:02AM2.34m | 2:28PM2.12m | 2:58AM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:18PM0.14m | 3:48AM0.34m | 4:11PM0.14m | 4:45AM0.34m | 5:05PM0.18m | 5:42AM0.35m | 6:00PM0.24m | 6:38AM0.38m | 6:56PM0.33m | 7:34AM0.42m | 7:51PM0.42m | 8:31AM0.46m | 8:48PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | E 11 | NE 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 |
 kJ | 2 | — | 101 | 54 | 55 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 242 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 498 | 8 | 3 | 186 | 176 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | — | — | — | E 14 | N 13 | N 12 | — | — | N 11 | W 11 | — | E 11 | N 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 302 | 299 | 92 | 104 | 113 | 181 | 198 | 198 | — | 240 | 292 | 408 | 547 | 557 | 546 | — | 452 | 724 | 1442 | 1686 | 2885 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 89 | 17 | 66 | 89 | 17 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
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The above surf forecast table for Russell - Ocean Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Russell - Ocean Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Russell - Ocean Beach 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 (Russell - Ocean Beach) 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).
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