Scott Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 29 Apr 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
18.5° 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 20s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 20s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
22
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
553
680
949
1007
1086
1137
2688
2285
1729
1285
1172
2042
1511
1187
790
553
418
320
281
245
167
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:43PM2.37m
7:54AM2.43m
8:22PM2.45m
8:32AM2.45m
8:58PM2.50m
9:08AM2.45m
9:34PM2.52m
9:43AM2.42m
10:09PM2.50m
10:20AM2.37m
10:46PM2.45m
10:57AM2.29m
11:24PM2.37m
Low Tide
1:30PM0.30m
1:49AM0.40m
2:09PM0.24m
2:29AM0.36m
2:45PM0.21m
3:06AM0.35m
3:20PM0.21m
3:43AM0.36m
3:55PM0.24m
4:19AM0.40m
4:31PM0.30m
4:57AM0.47m
5:08PM0.38m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
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5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
18
19
18
18
18
17
17
17
16
17
18
17
19
18
18
18
18
18
19
18
18
17
18
17
16
16
15
13
13
12
14
15
14
15
14
14
14
14
15
17
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
455
355
949
1007
1086
1137
2688
2285
1729
1285
1172
2042
1511
1187
790
553
418
320
281
245
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
22
0.9
SW
20
1
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SSW
12
0.3
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
NE
8
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
14
0.8
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
N
13
0.4
NNE
10
0.1
S
6
0.1
N
12
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
10
Energy kJ
553
680
250
142
424
390
14
44
50
8
16
102
132
4
12
43
1
3
2
2
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.7
NE
8
0.8
SW
13
0.7
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.3
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
15
0.2
N
15
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
14
0.1
S
5
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
66
56
69
215
69
71
21
11
17
17
2
15
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
5
1.4
E
5
1.3
E
5
1.1
SE
5
1.2
ESE
4
1.3
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1.3
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
10
1.3
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.4
NNE
8
Energy kJ
27
82
71
47
58
62
25
22
264
311
282
262
191
248
276
213
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
4
4
4
9
79
79
79
79
70
9
9
70
4
70
4
23
4
80
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
8
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
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.

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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