Scott Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 15 May 2026 NZST
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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
18.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scott Point in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 21st May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 21st May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 15th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
WSW
16
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2243
1604
1086
878
721
416
607
955
489
346
281
171
173
326
471
407
352
249
245
222
154
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
10
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:48PM2.57m
8:02AM2.62m
8:35PM2.70m
8:50AM2.68m
9:23PM2.78m
9:39AM2.68m
10:11PM2.80m
10:29AM2.63m
11:02PM2.76m
11:21AM2.53m
11:55PM2.68m
12:16PM2.41m
00:50AM2.57m
Low Tide
1:31PM0.10m
1:55AM0.24m
2:19PM-0.01m
2:45AM0.15m
3:06PM-0.07m
3:35AM0.10m
3:54PM-0.07m
4:26AM0.11m
4:44PM-0.01m
5:19AM0.17m
5:36PM0.09m
6:15AM0.26m
6:32PM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:34
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:31
5:30
3
1
Temp °C
17
16
16
18
17
16
17
17
15
16
16
15
16
16
15
17
18
17
17
17
17
14
13
13
14
13
14
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
13
14
15
14
13
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
WSW
16
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
2243
1604
1086
878
721
416
314
955
489
346
281
171
173
326
471
407
352
249
245
196
116
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.2
WSW
24
0.6
WSW
22
0.7
SW
20
1
SW
18
0.3
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.6
SW
13
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.6
NE
9
0.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
47
46
54
308
388
607
15
68
67
67
39
108
25
24
22
31
23
30
47
154
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
9
0.3
S
7
0.6
SSW
10
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.5
NE
9
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
22
0.4
S
4
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
Energy kJ
62
9
68
9
37
79
39
22
18
18
5
54
222
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
8
0.8
SSE
5
1
E
4
1
E
4
0.9
SE
5
1.3
ESE
4
1.1
E
8
0.9
SE
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.8
SE
4
0.6
SSE
5
0.7
S
5
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
NE
9
Energy kJ
35
31
31
30
32
65
163
21
18
14
31
21
17
22
11
8
3
1
3
88
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
14
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
4
9
9
4
4
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Scott Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scott Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.

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