Marsden Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.85° S 174.50° E

Marsden Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Marsden Point sea temperature is
16.9°C
1.6° 

Marsden Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Marsden Point surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SE swell with 184 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marsden Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Marsden Point in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 17th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marsden Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
1.1
SE
4
1.3
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.4
NE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
SE
7
0.4
NE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.3
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
36
23
23
29
46
184
76
28
53
54
39
21
30
29
29
29
27
26
24
16
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
25
WSW
20
WNW
25
WSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
SE
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
5
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:29AM2.55m
11:35PM2.41m
12:07PM2.47m
00:14AM2.33m
12:47PM2.38m
00:54AM2.26m
1:30PM2.30m
1:38AM2.18m
2:21PM2.24m
2:26AM2.12m
3:18PM2.22m
3:24AM2.09m
4:16PM2.24m
Low Tide
5:31PM0.77m
5:47AM0.68m
6:13PM0.85m
6:27AM0.78m
6:56PM0.91m
7:09AM0.87m
7:42PM0.97m
7:55AM0.94m
8:32PM1.00m
8:45AM0.99m
9:28PM1.01m
9:42AM1.00m
10:26PM0.98m
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7:36
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7:38
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7:39
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7:40
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 mm
3
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Temp °C
17
16
13
15
15
12
12
14
12
17
17
12
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18
12
17
17
14
17
16
13
Feels °C
13
11
9
9
9
8
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9
9
13
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15
15
10
15
15
12
12
12
11
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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 16 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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