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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 Thursday 16 Jan 2025 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 Thursday (Jan 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 16th Jan) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 21st Jan) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jan) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Mon 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 165 | 160 | 107 | 100 | 69 | 164 | 666 | 700 | 695 | 1043 | 1729 | 2041 | 512 | 295 | 206 | 181 | 124 | 247 | 615 | 257 | 157 | 88 | 59 | 55 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:15AM 2.67 | 10:33PM 2.47 | 10:58AM 2.64 | 11:17PM 2.46 | 11:39AM 2.60 | 11:59PM 2.43 | 12:17PM 2.54 | 12:39AM 2.39 | 12:55PM 2.47 | 1:18AM 2.34 | 1:34PM 2.42 | 1:59AM 2.29 | 2:15PM 2.37 | 2:46AM 2.25 | 2:58PM 2.32 | 3:41AM 2.23 | 3:46PM 2.28 | 4:41AM 2.24 | 4:40PM 2.26 | 5:39AM 2.28 | 5:37PM 2.26 | 6:34AM 2.35 | 6:35PM 2.29 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:51AM 0.43 | 4:25PM 0.59 | 4:35AM 0.47 | 5:09PM 0.59 | 5:18AM 0.54 | 5:50PM 0.61 | 5:58AM 0.65 | 6:29PM 0.66 | 6:38AM 0.76 | 7:09PM 0.73 | 7:19AM 0.88 | 7:49PM 0.82 | 8:01AM 0.99 | 8:33PM 0.89 | 8:48AM 1.07 | 9:21PM 0.95 | 9:42AM 1.13 | 10:12PM 0.97 | 10:42AM 1.14 | 11:06PM 0.96 | 11:40AM 1.10 | 12:02AM 0.91 | 12:35PM 1.02 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Mon 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:34 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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