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Scott Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 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
21.0° 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 Tuesday (Jan 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scott Point in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 25th Jan)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
2.4
NW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
3
WSW
4
SW
4.5
SW
6
SW
5.5
SW
5
SW
4.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
Period(s) (?)10121414131312211118178101014141413121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1501612852652502351443051414799745110326934466137021145091865932324923751189
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
NE
15
ENE
5
E
30
NNW
20
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:05AM
2.56
11:16PM
2.41
11:40AM
2.61
11:54PM
2.43
12:16PM
2.63
12:32AM
2.42
12:52PM
2.61
1:13AM
2.39
1:32PM
2.55
1:58AM
2.34
2:16PM
2.46
2:48AM
2.27
3:06PM
2.35
3:47AM
2.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:15PM
0.33
5:24AM
0.19
5:53PM
0.27
6:01AM
0.18
6:31PM
0.24
6:40AM
0.22
7:10PM
0.23
7:21AM
0.29
7:53PM
0.27
8:07AM
0.39
8:41PM
0.33
8:59AM
0.50
9:35PM
0.40
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-8:43--8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:39--8:39-
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light rain
light rain
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heavy rain
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clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
1-532737---------------
Temp. °C232221212222212119202019171817181917181918
Feels °C (?)242323222526211818181716101110131413151616
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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 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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