Marsden Point surf break

Marsden Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Marsden Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Marsden Point sea temperature is
20.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marsden Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Marsden Point in the next 12 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 9th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marsden Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.7
SW
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.9
SW
0.4
NE
0.4
ENE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)88884774781010999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)473323111244322412191514131312212222211321
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
W
5
WSW
10
NE
10
W
10
W
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
NE
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:27AM
2.81
11:50PM
2.58
12:13PM
2.74
12:37AM
2.53
12:59PM
2.65
1:23AM
2.47
1:44PM
2.56
2:11AM
2.40
2:28PM
2.46
3:01AM
2.33
3:14PM
2.38
3:56AM
2.28
4:01PM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
0.45
5:51AM
0.44
6:25PM
0.49
6:37AM
0.56
7:10PM
0.56
7:24AM
0.70
7:57PM
0.65
8:12AM
0.84
8:44PM
0.75
9:02AM
0.96
9:33PM
0.83
9:55AM
1.05
10:24PM
0.90
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--
Sunset-8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212218232318242418272720262420262619212020
Feels °C (?)202217202017212116262520242320252519201921
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Information about the Marsden Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Marsden Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Marsden Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Marsden Point 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 (Marsden Point) 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 Marsden Point 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.

Marsden Point is 20 km (12 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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