Scott Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 01 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
19.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 2nd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 3rd Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wed
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
1
2
1
1
3
0
1
1
1
4
4
2
3
3
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WSW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)1098881514131210918171615141413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)448343250196178176272431984670396460719719648581666431374248240
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
15
W
5
W
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
SW
10
E
15
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassononononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:39AM
2.41
7:56PM
2.40
8:38AM
2.55
8:55PM
2.48
9:32AM
2.67
9:49PM
2.55
10:23AM
2.77
10:40PM
2.58
11:11AM
2.81
11:29PM
2.57
11:57AM
2.79
12:16AM
2.52
12:42PM
2.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:17AM
0.28
1:50PM
0.44
2:16AM
0.18
2:50PM
0.32
3:11AM
0.09
3:45PM
0.22
4:03AM
0.01
4:38PM
0.15
4:53AM
-0.02
5:27PM
0.12
5:40AM
0.01
6:15PM
0.14
6:27AM
0.08
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wed
07
Sunrise-6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24-
Sunset--8:44--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
21---116-------------
Temp. °C182020182120171719182020192222192323192222
Feels °C (?)181818181917141516161918192120182121192020
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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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