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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 5 am Wednesday 17 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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Russell - Ocean Beach in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Russell - Ocean Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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 kJ (?) | 5 | 5 | 25 | 69 | 161 | 44 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 122 | 165 | 172 | 235 | 214 | 360 | 233 | 168 | 169 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:19PM 2.19 | 4:42AM 2.07 | 5:21PM 2.20 | 5:45AM 2.08 | 6:17PM 2.24 | 6:41AM 2.12 | 7:07PM 2.28 | 7:30AM 2.18 | 7:53PM 2.31 | 8:17AM 2.23 | 8:35PM 2.32 | 9:00AM 2.28 | 9:14PM 2.31 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:04AM 0.59 | 10:45PM 0.69 | 11:09AM 0.58 | 11:47PM 0.65 | 12:10PM 0.53 | 12:43AM 0.58 | 1:04PM 0.46 | 1:33AM 0.50 | 1:51PM 0.41 | 2:18AM 0.44 | 2:34PM 0.39 | 3:00AM 0.40 | 3:14PM 0.41 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 14 | 1 | 4 | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland
Continuing clean conditions at Russell - Ocean Beach (calm at Kerikeri Aero Automatic Weather Station 19 km from Russell - Ocean Beach). 0.3m 11s groundswell from the NE with a 0.1m 10s swell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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