Scott Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 25 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
19.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Thursday (Dec 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scott Point in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 25th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 25th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 27th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
1
3
4
4
3
3
0
1
4
3
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.4
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
S
1.1
S
1.8
NW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)2018171616151414131313121211101211107108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55264910732868294436153420284719451391111211481012715471655630247330600385
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
S
10
SW
5
SE
10
NE
10
SE
10
SE
15
W
20
WNW
15
NNE
25
N
30
NW
20
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:18PM
2.44
1:36AM
2.21
2:00PM
2.40
2:25AM
2.17
2:47PM
2.36
3:20AM
2.14
3:40PM
2.32
4:21AM
2.14
4:40PM
2.28
5:28AM
2.19
5:46PM
2.29
6:35AM
2.28
6:53PM
2.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
0.44
7:45AM
0.43
8:23PM
0.45
8:34AM
0.50
9:14PM
0.45
9:29AM
0.56
10:11PM
0.44
10:31AM
0.60
11:12PM
0.42
11:38AM
0.60
12:15AM
0.36
12:46PM
0.54
1:17AM
0.28
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise6:13--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--
Sunset-8:42--8:43--8:43--8:43--8:44--8:44--8:44-
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
41-1042443---2----21---
Temp. °C192019202119171716202017202018212119202019
Feels °C (?)212120201919171615201917201817181815171717
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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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