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Bethell's Beach / Te Henga surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 31 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Bethell's Beach / Te Henga sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Bethell's Beach / Te Henga surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, W swell with 635 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga this week:
The surf forecast for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethell's Beach / Te Henga in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) 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 1.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | |
134 | 77 | 217 | 90 | 196 | 102 | 90 | 63 | 67 | 69 | 151 | 203 | 140 | 105 | 198 | 435 | 456 | 415 | 635 | 474 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 9:17AM2.51m | 9:41PM2.64m | 9:55AM2.52m | 10:19PM2.65m | 10:33AM2.50m | 10:57PM2.63m | 11:12AM2.46m | 11:36PM2.59m | 11:51AM2.40m | 00:15AM2.54m | 12:32PM2.34m | 00:57AM2.48m | 1:17PM2.27m | 1:41AM2.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM0.37m | 3:54AM0.45m | 4:06PM0.37m | 4:33AM0.46m | 4:44PM0.39m | 5:11AM0.48m | 5:22PM0.43m | 5:51AM0.52m | 6:02PM0.48m | 6:33AM0.57m | 6:43PM0.54m | 7:17AM0.60m | 7:28PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 |
 kJ | 134 | 31 | 217 | 90 | 196 | 102 | 90 | 37 | 37 | 69 | 151 | 203 | 140 | 105 | 198 | 435 | 456 | 82 | 635 | 474 | 302 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | NW 8 | WSW 20 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | 77 | 40 | 60 | 39 | 57 | 56 | 63 | 67 | 68 | 37 | 19 | 65 | 25 | 18 | 32 | 85 | 42 | 18 | 37 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 15 | WNW 7 | WSW 17 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 14 | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 19 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 42 | 10 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 42 | 5 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 33 | — | — | 9 | 16 | 22 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NE 4 | N 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 31 | 29 | 7 | 46 | 10 | 14 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 415 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 296 | 332 | 298 | 296 | 332 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 18 | 79 | 40 |
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Information about the Bethell's Beach / Te Henga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bethell's Beach / Te Henga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bethell's Beach / Te Henga 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 (Bethell's Beach / Te Henga) 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 Bethell's Beach / Te Henga 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.
Bethell's Beach / Te Henga is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Waitakere. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Waitakere. Waitakere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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