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Scott Point surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 13 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
20.7° 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 13th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 13th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 16th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.9
SW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
0.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)1212111110991716151414131313121212111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32480089828831822211914836176712731443108612231018850655533479486455
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
0
NE
5
N
10
NE
0
NW
10
WSW
10
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
5
E
5
E
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		offglassoffcross-
off		offglassglasscross-
off		glasscross-
on		onononononcross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:28AM
1.98
5:41PM
1.97
6:32AM
1.99
6:45PM
1.97
7:32AM
2.06
7:43PM
2.02
8:24AM
2.16
8:34PM
2.11
9:09AM
2.27
9:19PM
2.20
9:50AM
2.39
10:00PM
2.29
10:28AM
2.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:08PM
0.67
11:37AM
0.86
12:08AM
0.69
12:41PM
0.86
1:06AM
0.66
1:40PM
0.81
1:59AM
0.59
2:32PM
0.72
2:47AM
0.50
3:17PM
0.61
3:30AM
0.39
3:58PM
0.50
4:09AM
0.30
4:37PM
0.41
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35-
Sunset--8:45--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:43--8:43
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202222202424222323212223202021192021202222
Feels °C (?)222322232323222324232424211819192022212222
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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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