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Houhora Harbour Bar Surf Forecast
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Houhora Harbour Bar surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Houhora Harbour Bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Houhora Harbour Bar sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Houhora Harbour Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Houhora Harbour Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Houhora Harbour Bar in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Houhora Harbour Bar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
226 | 217 | 245 | 181 | 217 | 318 | 235 | 264 | 318 | 286 | 318 | 241 | 223 | 182 | 99 | 112 | 86 | 108 | 115 | 201 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:54PM1.93m | 6:16AM2.06m | 6:53PM2.06m | 7:12AM2.14m | 7:48PM2.19m | 8:07AM2.20m | 8:43PM2.30m | 9:02AM2.24m | 9:37PM2.36m | 9:57AM2.25m | 10:31PM2.38m | 10:51AM2.23m | 11:25PM2.36m | 11:46AM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM0.47m | 12:34PM0.29m | 00:59AM0.39m | 1:26PM0.19m | 1:54AM0.32m | 2:18PM0.11m | 2:48AM0.27m | 3:10PM0.07m | 3:42AM0.25m | 4:01PM0.08m | 4:37AM0.27m | 4:54PM0.13m | 5:33AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | 5:29 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | N 10 | W 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 15 | ENE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 223 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 229 | 167 | — | 4 | 58 | 112 | 55 | 108 | 4 | 201 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | W 20 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | ENE 9 | E 15 | — | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 29 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 22 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | E 14 | — | — | — | N 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 4 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 226 | 217 | 245 | 181 | 217 | 318 | 235 | 264 | 318 | 286 | 318 | 241 | 223 | 182 | 99 | 107 | 86 | 9 | 115 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Information about the Houhora Harbour Bar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Houhora Harbour Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Houhora Harbour Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Houhora Harbour Bar 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 (Houhora Harbour Bar) 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 Houhora Harbour Bar 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.
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