Marsden Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.85° S 174.50° E

Marsden Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marsden Point sea temperature is
15.5°C
0.2° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 7th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 8th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 7th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.2
NE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
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7
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NE
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NE
8
0.6
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8
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9
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8
0.6
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9
0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
300
351
258
216
160
122
86
59
138
86
73
45
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45
39
55
62
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
NE
0
WSW
10
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
N
10
N
15
N
0
E
10
NE
10
NE
10
S
5
SSW
5
NE
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
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cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
5:05AM2.33m
5:39PM2.51m
6:08AM2.38m
6:34PM2.56m
7:03AM2.45m
7:24PM2.61m
7:54AM2.53m
8:11PM2.63m
8:41AM2.60m
8:56PM2.62m
9:27AM2.64m
9:38PM2.59m
10:10AM2.65m
10:18PM2.54m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.65m
11:53PM0.66m
12:16PM0.59m
00:47AM0.57m
1:09PM0.53m
1:38AM0.50m
1:57PM0.49m
2:24AM0.44m
2:42PM0.49m
3:07AM0.43m
3:24PM0.52m
3:49AM0.44m
4:07PM0.59m
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Temp °C
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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.

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