Scott Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 03 May 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
18.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
2
WNW
8
1
SW
13
3
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1290
790
618
473
363
382
336
410
428
404
710
799
949
886
780
596
440
524
325
3898
4033
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
30
NNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:09PM2.50m
10:20AM2.37m
10:46PM2.45m
10:57AM2.29m
11:24PM2.37m
11:35AM2.20m
00:05AM2.28m
12:18PM2.10m
00:50AM2.19m
1:05PM2.00m
1:41AM2.12m
2:01PM1.94m
2:38AM2.09m
Low Tide
4:19AM0.40m
4:31PM0.30m
4:57AM0.47m
5:08PM0.38m
5:36AM0.55m
5:48PM0.47m
6:19AM0.64m
6:31PM0.56m
7:07AM0.72m
7:20PM0.65m
8:02AM0.77m
8:16PM0.71m
9:02AM0.76m
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clear
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cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
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7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
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5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:38
3
11
Temp °C
17
18
19
18
17
19
18
18
20
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
19
18
18
17
13
15
16
15
14
17
16
16
18
19
19
19
19
19
18
17
17
16
15
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
2
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
3
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
Energy kJ
1290
790
618
473
363
382
336
410
428
404
710
799
949
886
780
596
440
524
302
3898
4033
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
11
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
NNE
10
0.2
N
11
0.4
NE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.2
N
10
0.6
NE
9
0.2
N
13
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.5
SW
18
1.4
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.1
NNW
7
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
45
2
35
10
25
9
7
8
43
41
8
65
14
36
46
25
161
192
135
125
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
13
0.1
S
5
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
10
0.1
SW
24
0.2
N
13
0.2
WSW
22
0.2
N
13
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.2
W
9
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
17
0.2
N
11
Energy kJ
13
1
11
8
3
8
7
8
22
14
46
13
63
98
7
464
325
611
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
9
1
NE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.8
N
6
1
NNE
7
0.8
N
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
N
6
1.1
N
5
1.5
N
6
2
N
6
Energy kJ
237
162
172
154
126
141
188
107
58
51
96
51
79
43
67
154
324
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
70
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
653
664
24
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
6
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
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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