Marsden Point Surf Break

Marsden Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.85° S 174.50° E

Issued: 11 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Marsden Point sea temperature is
17.7° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NE swell with 431 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marsden Point this week:

The surf forecast for Marsden Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marsden Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
3
1.3
NE
11
1.2
NE
11
1.1
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
4
8
382
332
265
163
154
86
64
37
17
16
15
12
11
12
96
117
117
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
W
5
N
5
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
W
10
S
10
ESE
5
E
25
NE
30
NE
15
N
15
W
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:33PM2.88m
9:53AM2.66m
10:25PM2.86m
10:47AM2.62m
11:16PM2.80m
11:40AM2.56m
00:07AM2.72m
12:32PM2.49m
00:58AM2.63m
1:25PM2.42m
1:49AM2.54m
2:20PM2.36m
2:39AM2.46m
3:18PM2.33m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.44m
3:58PM0.29m
4:36AM0.44m
4:51PM0.36m
5:29AM0.46m
5:43PM0.46m
6:20AM0.50m
6:35PM0.58m
7:11AM0.56m
7:27PM0.71m
8:03AM0.63m
8:21PM0.82m
8:55AM0.69m
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rain showers
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light rain
heavy rain
clear
part cloud
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
1
2
5
14
Temp °C
12
15
15
13
15
15
13
13
14
13
16
18
15
15
15
15
16
15
16
16
16
Feels °C
10
12
11
10
11
11
11
12
13
12
14
16
14
14
14
13
12
10
14
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
11
1.1
NNE
12
1.2
NNE
11
1.3
NNE
11
1.3
NE
11
1.2
NE
11
1.1
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
Energy kJ
239
330
372
379
382
332
265
163
154
86
64
37
17
16
15
12
11
12
96
117
117
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.1
E
16
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
N
4
0.4
SE
3
0.1
E
13
0.7
N
5
Energy kJ
3
3
8
7
2
31
5
24
12
12
5
4
1
2
1
3
3
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
18
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
13
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
3
3
6
1
1
5
4
4
4
4
1
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
3
0.8
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.3
SW
2
0.2
N
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
Energy kJ
1
2
4
8
18
8
1
3
3
5
5
1
1
20
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
1
Distance (km)
16
7
7
7
7
16
7
0
0
0
0
7
7
275
66
110
66
66
406
66
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
9
7
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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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