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Marsden Point surf break

Marsden Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 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
20.8° C
(Which is 2.8°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marsden Point in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 13th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 13th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 10th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NE
0.3
ENE
0.8
NE
1.8
NE
3
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
2.1
E
1.7
E
1.2
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)911691211111010988898777788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32545519240521161865922327272120703167136415292898211091
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
25
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
15
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
5
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:19PM
2.60
11:50AM
2.78
12:12AM
2.53
12:41PM
2.70
1:04AM
2.45
1:33PM
2.61
1:57AM
2.37
2:25PM
2.52
2:52AM
2.31
3:16PM
2.45
3:49AM
2.27
4:05PM
2.39
4:46AM
2.26
4:54PM
2.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:24AM
0.35
6:02PM
0.51
6:16AM
0.45
6:54PM
0.56
7:08AM
0.56
7:46PM
0.61
8:00AM
0.68
8:38PM
0.66
8:53AM
0.79
9:31PM
0.71
9:48AM
0.88
10:23PM
0.75
10:45AM
0.94
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
Sunrise-5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:31--8:32--8:32
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191920182020182223172020161919181919181920
Feels °C (?)191919191818182122151514131616171616171717
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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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