Marsden Point surf break

Marsden Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 08 May 2026 NZST
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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
19.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
3
3
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
2
ENE
13
2.3
ENE
13
2.2
ENE
13
1.8
ENE
12
1.6
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
E
10
1.9
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
402
494
1338
1720
1657
954
713
380
249
187
167
352
385
219
98
101
171
290
329
499
582
Wind (km/h)
25
N
25
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
10
SW
5
ESE
5
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
0
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:12AM2.31m
12:21PM2.17m
1:02AM2.28m
1:11PM2.13m
1:58AM2.28m
2:09PM2.12m
2:55AM2.31m
3:15PM2.16m
3:50AM2.37m
4:20PM2.26m
4:43AM2.46m
5:20PM2.40m
5:37AM2.55m
Low Tide
5:45PM0.83m
6:24AM0.89m
6:31PM0.88m
7:14AM0.91m
7:22PM0.91m
8:09AM0.91m
8:19PM0.93m
9:07AM0.87m
9:23PM0.91m
10:05AM0.78m
10:27PM0.86m
10:59AM0.67m
11:25PM0.77m
11:52AM0.54m
light rain
rain showers
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
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5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
2
10
5
1
2
2
3
Temp °C
19
18
19
19
13
18
17
15
16
16
15
16
17
14
16
16
16
14
15
16
16
16
14
17
17
12
14
13
11
16
16
15
14
15
12
13
12
13
11
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
2
ENE
13
2.3
ENE
13
2.2
ENE
13
1.8
ENE
12
1.6
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
E
10
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
0.2
E
12
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
402
494
1338
1720
1657
954
713
380
249
187
167
239
223
11
78
61
41
2
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
7
0.8
N
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.2
N
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
113
54
33
7
3
14
13
11
11
128
123
9
10
2
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
E
12
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
9
9
9
9
2
2
2
2
2
12
9
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
N
6
2.1
N
6
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
1.1
SW
4
0.7
S
4
0.4
S
3
1.9
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.9
E
8
2
E
9
Energy kJ
144
354
18
31
41
15
3
352
385
219
98
101
171
290
329
499
582
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
1
4
4
2
4
1
2
Distance (km)
440
0
0
0
0
7
16
16
7
0
0
7
16
7
0
110
66
23
110
53
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
4
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
9
4
4
4
4
8
9
7
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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