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West wind is offshore, east-northeast swell is the clean fit, and mid tide is the conservative call.
Surf GuideNorthland
Ocean Beach (Whangarei)
Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in Northland is a sandy Whangarei Heads beach break with several peaks and easy access just north of town. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ocean Beach (Whangarei) in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
Best conditions today
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind W 12 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
2.9 ftfalling
- Low-3.5 ft
- High3.0 ft
- Low-2.8 ft
- High2.6 ft
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The carpark access is straightforward, but swimmers, locals, and the usual open-coast current mean it deserves a proper read even on good mornings.
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