Bethell's Beach / Te Henga surf break

Bethell's Beach / Te Henga surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 01 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Today's Bethell's Beach / Te Henga sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga this week:

The surf forecast for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 5th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 8th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 8th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
0.5
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)1313127887911201818161614141313141416
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)501486341344722763376262288216302480532457330321282277425425318
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
SSW
20
SSW
35
S
30
S
30
S
30
S
25
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
5
ESE
0
N
15
SW
5
SE
5
E
5
SSW
10
ENE
10
E
5
ENE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscrosscross-
off
offglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:23PM
2.57
9:46AM
2.82
10:08PM
2.71
10:27AM
2.94
10:48PM
2.81
11:05AM
2.99
11:25PM
2.86
11:41AM
2.98
12:00AM
2.85
12:15PM
2.90
12:34AM
2.80
12:48PM
2.78
1:09AM
2.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:12PM
0.35
3:29AM
0.26
4:00PM
0.18
4:14AM
0.13
4:42PM
0.07
4:55AM
0.05
5:20PM
0.01
5:33AM
0.04
5:56PM
0.02
6:10AM
0.10
6:30PM
0.09
6:45AM
0.20
7:04PM
0.21
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-8:01--8:00--7:59--7:58--7:55--7:54--7:53-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212018161716151616161716181917202118222318
Feels °C (?)211816910881011131315161716192017212318
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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 12 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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