Marsden Point Surf Break

Marsden Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.85° S 174.50° E

Issued: 11 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Marsden Point sea temperature is
16.6° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marsden Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
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)
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
1.1
ESE
10
1.5
SSE
6
0.9
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
E
10
1.5
SSE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.4
SE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
106
223
156
184
218
218
204
136
230
365
275
248
209
173
140
109
115
65
65
49
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
NNE
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
20
S
10
S
10
SW
5
SSW
10
E
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
E
5
NW
5
N
15
N
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
12:23PM2.32m
00:54AM2.46m
1:15PM2.33m
1:44AM2.46m
2:14PM2.35m
2:38AM2.46m
3:20PM2.41m
3:36AM2.47m
4:25PM2.49m
4:39AM2.50m
5:28PM2.58m
5:43AM2.54m
6:29PM2.68m
Low Tide
6:24PM0.80m
7:04AM0.73m
7:18PM0.86m
7:58AM0.72m
8:19PM0.89m
8:55AM0.68m
9:25PM0.89m
9:56AM0.63m
10:32PM0.84m
10:58AM0.56m
11:34PM0.75m
12:00PM0.48m
00:35AM0.65m
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:30
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:24
 mm
3
10
13
1
Temp °C
14
14
13
15
14
12
13
12
11
13
14
10
12
12
13
13
13
13
14
15
14
Feels °C
12
11
9
11
9
9
9
6
7
9
11
7
9
9
10
10
10
11
11
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
N
8
0.7
E
10
1.7
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.9
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
E
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
392
106
392
75
184
218
218
204
136
131
365
275
248
209
173
140
109
115
65
65
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.3
E
12
0.8
ESE
11
0.6
SE
6
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
100
27
156
25
9
7
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
14
14
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
10
0.5
NNE
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
10
4
31
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
6
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
N
8
1.1
ESE
10
1.5
SSE
6
0.8
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.8
SSE
4
1.5
SSE
6
1.7
SE
6
0.8
SSW
5
0.3
NNE
3
0.5
N
3
0.7
NNW
4
Energy kJ
427
223
138
19
24
4
16
126
230
32
1
5
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
116
23
16
16
16
7
91
20
23
16
0
0
23
23
23
66
0
7
7
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
2
5
2
4
4
5
4
4
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
3
4
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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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