Marsden Point surf break

Marsden Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 NZDT
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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
21.1° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 7th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.2
ENE
3
ENE
3
NE
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)889999991071088911111111111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25126428128135128756149580447187410441248498673661711543457381374
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
35
ENE
25
NE
5
WNW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
SW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossglasscrossglasscrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:46PM
2.60
9:56AM
2.56
10:26PM
2.60
10:33AM
2.51
11:04PM
2.56
11:09AM
2.46
11:40PM
2.50
11:46AM
2.40
12:17AM
2.43
12:24PM
2.33
12:56AM
2.35
1:05PM
2.26
1:41AM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:43AM
0.56
4:07PM
0.50
4:23AM
0.64
4:44PM
0.57
5:02AM
0.73
5:21PM
0.65
5:41AM
0.81
5:58PM
0.74
6:22AM
0.89
6:37PM
0.83
7:05AM
0.95
7:19PM
0.91
7:52AM
1.00
Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:39--7:41
Sunset7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--
part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
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mod rain
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clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181819191919191918191818181921201718191718
Feels °C (?)151617171717171715161613151922221717191617
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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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