Marsden Point surf break

Marsden Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 10 Jan 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
21.6° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marsden Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Marsden Point in the next 12 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marsden Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
E
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)71010799899999999888887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13211591313182222212121212827254149455865
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
N
10
NE
5
WNW
10
W
0
NE
10
SSW
10
SE
15
ENE
5
NW
5
ENE
15
NE
5
SW
5
SSE
10
ENE
0
SE
10
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossoncross-
on
glassglasscrosscrossglasscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:23AM
2.47
1:44PM
2.56
2:11AM
2.40
2:28PM
2.46
3:01AM
2.33
3:14PM
2.38
3:56AM
2.28
4:01PM
2.31
4:53AM
2.26
4:51PM
2.26
5:47AM
2.27
5:44PM
2.23
6:39AM
2.30
6:37PM
2.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24AM
0.70
7:57PM
0.65
8:12AM
0.84
8:44PM
0.75
9:02AM
0.96
9:33PM
0.83
9:55AM
1.05
10:24PM
0.90
10:52AM
1.09
11:16PM
0.93
11:47AM
1.10
12:09AM
0.92
12:38PM
1.06
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20-
Sunset--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:39--8:39
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182727202626212626191820192122212222212222
Feels °C (?)162626202525222627181719202020222122222222
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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 12 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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