Marsden Point Surf Break

Marsden Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.85° S 174.50° E

Issued: 5 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marsden Point sea temperature is
16.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, E swell with 750 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 3rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 3rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 4th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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)
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.6
E
12
1.6
E
12
1.5
E
12
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.3
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
1.7
SSE
6
1.6
S
7
1.7
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
764
658
479
489
498
747
735
636
411
326
361
212
177
135
130
127
92
85
179
229
205
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
E
10
E
10
N
15
N
25
N
20
NNW
5
WNW
15
N
20
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
5
SSE
30
WSW
25
W
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
Wind State
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:24PM2.46m
9:31AM2.31m
10:02PM2.47m
10:12AM2.31m
10:41PM2.47m
10:54AM2.32m
11:22PM2.47m
11:37AM2.32m
00:07AM2.46m
12:23PM2.32m
00:54AM2.46m
1:15PM2.33m
1:44AM2.46m
Low Tide
2:59PM0.66m
3:30AM0.75m
3:36PM0.66m
4:10AM0.72m
4:13PM0.67m
4:50AM0.71m
4:53PM0.70m
5:31AM0.72m
5:37PM0.75m
6:15AM0.72m
6:24PM0.80m
7:04AM0.73m
7:18PM0.86m
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light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
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mod rain
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rain showers
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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5:19
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
 mm
1
2
3
10
10
6
9
4
Temp °C
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
14
15
16
14
13
12
13
12
11
12
12
13
12
Feels °C
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
10
10
13
13
10
9
8
9
11
5
8
7
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.6
E
12
1.6
E
12
1.5
E
12
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.3
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
1
E
9
0.9
E
10
Energy kJ
764
658
479
489
498
747
735
636
411
326
361
212
177
135
130
127
92
83
73
148
148
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.5
N
5
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.6
N
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.6
N
6
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.3
E
11
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
5
5
4
2
2
2
2
4
2
14
3
4
4
4
26
33
25
85
81
22
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.4
NNE
5
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.4
NE
7
0.6
NNW
7
0.1
E
12
0.2
NNW
8
Energy kJ
2
2
10
4
3
3
14
37
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
4
1.2
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
1.3
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
N
6
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
SE
4
1.7
SSE
6
1.6
S
7
1.7
SSE
6
Energy kJ
41
81
9
115
75
35
3
13
179
229
205
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
23
23
0
66
0
0
434
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
48
38
48
97
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
4
4
5
5
7
9
5
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
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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