Marsden Point Surf Break

Marsden Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.85° S 174.50° E

Issued: 5 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Marsden Point sea temperature is
16.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, E swell with 843 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 4th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.6
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.5
E
12
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
10
1.1
E
9
1.2
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
1
E
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
489
498
750
843
628
411
326
305
206
164
130
133
98
100
125
207
258
187
208
167
167
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
E
10
NNE
10
N
20
N
15
WNW
5
NW
10
NNE
25
N
15
NW
20
NNW
25
N
20
E
25
SSE
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:31AM2.31m
10:02PM2.47m
10:12AM2.31m
10:41PM2.47m
10:54AM2.32m
11:22PM2.47m
11:37AM2.32m
00:07AM2.46m
12:23PM2.32m
00:54AM2.46m
1:15PM2.33m
1:44AM2.46m
2:14PM2.35m
2:38AM2.46m
Low Tide
3:36PM0.66m
4:10AM0.72m
4:13PM0.67m
4:50AM0.71m
4:53PM0.70m
5:31AM0.72m
5:37PM0.75m
6:15AM0.72m
6:24PM0.80m
7:04AM0.73m
7:18PM0.86m
7:58AM0.72m
8:19PM0.89m
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rain showers
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
clear
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
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
 mm
1
4
1
10
5
6
6
3
Temp °C
14
14
14
15
15
13
15
16
14
12
13
12
13
12
11
15
14
11
12
12
11
Feels °C
13
12
12
11
10
9
14
14
9
7
8
7
9
7
6
11
10
7
6
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.6
E
12
1.7
E
12
1.5
E
12
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
1
N
6
0.8
N
6
0.8
E
10
1.1
E
9
1.2
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
1
E
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
Energy kJ
489
498
750
843
628
411
326
305
206
164
130
133
76
49
125
207
258
187
208
167
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.8
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
N
7
0.3
NE
8
0.4
S
4
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
2
29
15
3
4
50
36
98
100
35
11
6
4
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.5
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
4
3
4
3
10
26
5
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
1.1
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
6
0.7
N
5
1.6
NNW
6
0.6
W
4
0.9
NNW
6
1.2
N
6
0.9
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
SSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.8
S
4
1
S
4
1.1
S
5
1.1
S
4
Energy kJ
11
33
69
21
29
148
9
66
102
31
35
40
7
19
41
50
48
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
1
1
5
7
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
66
0
0
364
0
0
0
110
0
0
115
123
134
53
16
16
20
53
33
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
8
9
7
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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