
Surf Forecasts:
Marsden Point surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, ESE swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ESE 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 (Oct 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Marsden Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marsden Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
62 | 58 | 54 | 56 | 35 | 22 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 56 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 37 | 22 | 44 | 310 | 108 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:56PM2.62m | 9:27AM2.64m | 9:38PM2.59m | 10:10AM2.65m | 10:18PM2.54m | 10:51AM2.62m | 10:57PM2.48m | 11:29AM2.55m | 11:35PM2.41m | 12:07PM2.47m | 00:14AM2.33m | 12:47PM2.38m | 00:54AM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM0.49m | 3:07AM0.43m | 3:24PM0.52m | 3:49AM0.44m | 4:07PM0.59m | 4:29AM0.50m | 4:49PM0.68m | 5:08AM0.58m | 5:31PM0.77m | 5:47AM0.68m | 6:13PM0.85m | 6:27AM0.78m | 6:56PM0.91m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | N 4 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
62 | 58 | 54 | 56 | 35 | 21 | 39 | 46 | 10 | 56 | 44 | 45 | 139 | 61 | 36 | 51 | 28 | 44 | 23 | 108 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NE 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 10 | ENE 9 | N 11 | — | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
12 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 56 | 2 | — | 2 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 37 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | N 10 | N 13 | N 11 | N 12 | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | E 15 | NE 14 | NNE 6 | NE 13 | N 18 | N 17 |
4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | — | N 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | SW 3 | SW 3 | W 2 | — | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 24 | 9 | 102 | 78 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 17 | 36 | 310 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 97 | 7 | 7 | 436 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 119 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 97 | 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.










