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Scott Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 09 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
19.0° 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 Saturday (Dec 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 13th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 13th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 13th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
WSW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)131211101313131614131313131311111212121215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)437428485261486632700644150011829056906691622866663593450324197472
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
E
15
SE
20
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
25
S
30
S
30
S
30
S
35
S
25
SSE
10
ESE
0
NNW
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:03PM
2.66
1:24AM
2.35
1:55PM
2.53
2:20AM
2.22
2:49PM
2.39
3:19AM
2.12
3:45PM
2.27
4:21AM
2.05
4:42PM
2.17
5:24AM
2.03
5:39PM
2.11
6:23AM
2.06
6:34PM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
0.29
7:37AM
0.27
8:19PM
0.39
8:32AM
0.42
9:16PM
0.48
9:29AM
0.56
10:13PM
0.55
10:30AM
0.67
11:10PM
0.58
11:30AM
0.73
12:05AM
0.58
12:29PM
0.75
12:56AM
0.56
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-8:31--8:32--8:34--8:35--8:35--8:36--8:37-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212218212119202018181817202019202019212119
Feels °C (?)192118181816161615131212202019161617181818
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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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