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Take the road from Whangarei towards Whangarei Heads ,you´ll end up at the end of the road which is Ocean Beach.
English (Translate this text in English): Take the road from Whangarei towards Whangarei Heads ,you´ll end up at the end of the road which is Ocean Beach.
English (Translate this text in English): Take the road from Whangarei towards Whangarei Heads ,you´ll end up at the end of the road which is Ocean Beach.
English (Translate this text in English): Take the road from Whangarei towards Whangarei Heads ,you´ll end up at the end of the road which is Ocean Beach.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Additional Information
As with most north east spots, Ocean beach tends to be most consistent during summer months (Dec -Apr) when pacific tropical lows send swell south thats hits the NE facing coast.
Sand banks are inconsistent and can range from terrible to world class depending on rainfall etc. Low to mid tide tends to produce the best waves with south to west winds being offshore.
Free camping in the 2 carparks provided, bring your own food water and grog etc. As good as it gets scenery, water quality and locals.
English (Translate this text in English): As with most north east spots, Ocean beach tends to be most consistent during summer months (Dec -Apr) when pacific tropical lows send swell south thats hits the NE facing coast.
Sand banks are inconsistent and can range from terrible to world class depending on rainfall etc. Low to mid tide tends to produce the best waves with south to west winds being offshore.
Free camping in the 2 carparks provided, bring your own food water and grog etc. As good as it gets scenery, water quality and locals.
English (Translate this text in English): As with most north east spots, Ocean beach tends to be most consistent during summer months (Dec -Apr) when pacific tropical lows send swell south thats hits the NE facing coast.
Sand banks are inconsistent and can range from terrible to world class depending on rainfall etc. Low to mid tide tends to produce the best waves with south to west winds being offshore.
Free camping in the 2 carparks provided, bring your own food water and grog etc. As good as it gets scenery, water quality and locals.
English (Translate this text in English): As with most north east spots, Ocean beach tends to be most consistent during summer months (Dec -Apr) when pacific tropical lows send swell south thats hits the NE facing coast.
Sand banks are inconsistent and can range from terrible to world class depending on rainfall etc. Low to mid tide tends to produce the best waves with south to west winds being offshore.
Free camping in the 2 carparks provided, bring your own food water and grog etc. As good as it gets scenery, water quality and locals.
Atmosphere
Despite the crowds it´s got a really nice atmosphere if you respect the locals they´ll treat you good and let you have a share of the waves. The spot picks up the smallest swell so it´s a good option if nothing else works.
English (Translate this text in English): Despite the crowds it´s got a really nice atmosphere if you respect the locals they´ll treat you good and let you have a share of the waves. The spot picks up the smallest swell so it´s a good option if nothing else works.
English (Translate this text in English): Despite the crowds it´s got a really nice atmosphere if you respect the locals they´ll treat you good and let you have a share of the waves. The spot picks up the smallest swell so it´s a good option if nothing else works.
English (Translate this text in English): Despite the crowds it´s got a really nice atmosphere if you respect the locals they´ll treat you good and let you have a share of the waves. The spot picks up the smallest swell so it´s a good option if nothing else works.
General
The waves doesn´t get any better, the water is so clear that you can see to the bottom. Deffinetly worth a try. The scenery is awesome with mountains dropping straight into the ocean around you.
English (Translate this text in English): The waves doesn´t get any better, the water is so clear that you can see to the bottom. Deffinetly worth a try. The scenery is awesome with mountains dropping straight into the ocean around you.
English (Translate this text in English): The waves doesn´t get any better, the water is so clear that you can see to the bottom. Deffinetly worth a try. The scenery is awesome with mountains dropping straight into the ocean around you.
English (Translate this text in English): The waves doesn´t get any better, the water is so clear that you can see to the bottom. Deffinetly worth a try. The scenery is awesome with mountains dropping straight into the ocean around you.
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By Anonymous , 17-06-2008
New to town - Hi, Just moved here from gissy, Living cloesest to Ocean beach. are there any good board riders clubs (longboard or shortboard)in the area. see you in the water, cheers.