Scott Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 29 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Scott Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scott Point sea temperature is
19.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scott Point this week:

The surf forecast for Scott Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scott Point in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 29th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 5th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 3rd Jan)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1
SW
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.5
WSW
0.9
S
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.6
SW
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.5
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)11111212118109988157141310101091716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)56323753843828729415937526223215117817622415691086724399246648653
Wind
(km/h)
30
NW
25
NNE
40
NNE
40
N
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
W
15
W
10
W
15
W
15
NNW
20
W
30
W
30
SW
20
SSW
15
S
5
SE
15
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:40PM
2.28
5:28AM
2.19
5:46PM
2.29
6:35AM
2.28
6:53PM
2.33
7:39AM
2.41
7:56PM
2.40
8:38AM
2.55
8:55PM
2.48
9:32AM
2.67
9:49PM
2.55
10:23AM
2.77
10:40PM
2.58
11:11AM
2.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:12PM
0.42
11:38AM
0.60
12:15AM
0.36
12:46PM
0.54
1:17AM
0.28
1:50PM
0.44
2:16AM
0.18
2:50PM
0.32
3:11AM
0.09
3:45PM
0.22
4:03AM
0.01
4:38PM
0.15
4:53AM
-0.02
Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22
Sunset8:44--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:45--8:45--8:45--
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
Rain (mm)
-3214211----231-----1
Temp. °C211920211920211921201920201819191921221820
Feels °C (?)181713151517181720191919181615141620221718
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The above surf forecast table for Scott Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scott Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scott 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 (Scott 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 Scott 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Scott Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 44 km (27 miles) away.

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