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Russell - Ocean Beach Surf Forecast
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Russell - Ocean Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 01 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Russell - Ocean Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Russell - Ocean Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Russell - Ocean Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Russell - Ocean Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 64 | 59 | 33 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 36 | 302 | 285 | 153 | 298 | 273 | 172 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:10PM 2.03 | 2:19AM 2.02 | 3:11PM 2.00 | 3:13AM 1.97 | 4:15PM 2.01 | 4:16AM 1.96 | 5:15PM 2.06 | 5:22AM 1.99 | 6:10PM 2.14 | 6:22AM 2.07 | 7:01PM 2.24 | 7:16AM 2.17 | 7:49PM 2.35 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:32PM 0.93 | 8:58AM 0.85 | 9:31PM 0.96 | 9:55AM 0.86 | 10:34PM 0.94 | 10:57AM 0.82 | 11:35PM 0.87 | 11:59AM 0.73 | 12:30AM 0.77 | 12:54PM 0.62 | 1:21AM 0.64 | 1:43PM 0.50 | 2:10AM 0.50 | ||||||||
Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 13 | 10 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
The wind is still offshore at Russell - Ocean Beach (moderate winds from the WSW at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 19 km from Russell - Ocean Beach). 0.9m 8s swell from the NW with a 0.2m 12s groundswell, also from the NW and a 0.2m 9s swell, also from the ENE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
19 km away, 1 h 24 min ago
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Information about the Russell - Ocean Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Russell - Ocean Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Russell - Ocean Beach 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.
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