Marsden Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.85° S 174.50° E

Marsden Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marsden Point sea temperature is
15.6°C
0.7° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 5s period, SW swell with 193 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 1.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 20th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
11
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
ENE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
ESE
14
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
1.8
SW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
25
24
23
23
23
21
19
16
16
23
14
14
21
13
21
59
80
54
193
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NNE
5
N
20
N
25
N
10
W
5
WNW
10
N
15
SW
20
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:09PM2.74m
9:37AM2.70m
9:51PM2.68m
10:19AM2.67m
10:31PM2.61m
10:59AM2.61m
11:10PM2.52m
11:39AM2.51m
11:50PM2.42m
12:21PM2.40m
00:30AM2.33m
1:08PM2.30m
1:14AM2.24m
Low Tide
3:19AM0.40m
3:34PM0.50m
4:00AM0.46m
4:17PM0.61m
4:41AM0.55m
5:00PM0.73m
5:22AM0.67m
5:43PM0.85m
6:04AM0.80m
6:28PM0.96m
6:49AM0.91m
7:16PM1.04m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
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6:10
6:10
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:14
6:15
 mm
7
3
1
1
Temp °C
16
12
16
16
13
15
15
12
15
14
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16
16
12
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13
11
15
16
14
Feels °C
11
10
13
13
11
12
12
10
13
12
12
11
12
10
11
11
9
10
10
10
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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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