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Ocean Beach (Whangarei) Surf Forecast
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Ocean Beach (Whangarei) surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 14 Dec 2024 NZDT
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 Saturday (Dec 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 14th Dec) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 19th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 18th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wed 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 70 | 43 | 42 | 62 | 62 | 59 | 60 | 90 | 49 | 79 | 128 | 190 | 381 | 364 | 201 | 218 | 320 | 375 | 284 | 424 | 387 | 244 | 198 | 349 | 357 | 197 | 233 | 98 | 83 | 83 | 88 | 77 | 170 | 75 | 56 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:06AM 2.64 | 7:20PM 2.60 | 8:01AM 2.70 | 8:16PM 2.59 | 8:55AM 2.75 | 9:10PM 2.57 | 9:47AM 2.76 | 10:02PM 2.54 | 10:36AM 2.73 | 10:53PM 2.49 | 11:23AM 2.68 | 11:41PM 2.44 | 12:08PM 2.60 | 12:28AM 2.37 | 12:53PM 2.52 | 1:14AM 2.31 | 1:38PM 2.44 | 2:00AM 2.24 | 2:23PM 2.37 | 2:50AM 2.19 | 3:08PM 2.32 | 3:44AM 2.17 | 3:54PM 2.29 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:40AM 0.41 | 1:11PM 0.62 | 1:35AM 0.38 | 2:05PM 0.58 | 2:28AM 0.36 | 2:59PM 0.57 | 3:20AM 0.35 | 3:53PM 0.57 | 4:09AM 0.38 | 4:45PM 0.59 | 4:58AM 0.44 | 5:34PM 0.61 | 5:45AM 0.52 | 6:21PM 0.65 | 6:31AM 0.63 | 7:06PM 0.70 | 7:16AM 0.75 | 7:51PM 0.75 | 8:02AM 0.87 | 8:38PM 0.82 | 8:50AM 0.97 | 9:27PM 0.87 | 9:42AM 1.05 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wed 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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