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Helena Bay Surf Forecast
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Helena Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Helena Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Helena Bay sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Helena Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Helena Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Helena Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Helena Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | |
264 | 160 | 106 | 103 | 189 | 403 | 314 | 164 | 217 | 85 | 104 | 103 | 339 | 217 | 358 | 432 | 378 | 243 | 320 | 341 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:13PM1.65m | 3:35AM1.83m | 4:10PM1.74m | 4:27AM1.89m | 5:05PM1.86m | 5:19AM1.97m | 5:58PM1.99m | 6:11AM2.04m | 6:49PM2.11m | 7:02AM2.10m | 7:40PM2.20m | 7:55AM2.13m | 8:32PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.48m | 9:19PM0.50m | 9:59AM0.39m | 10:16PM0.45m | 10:51AM0.27m | 11:12PM0.38m | 11:42AM0.16m | 00:06AM0.30m | 12:32PM0.06m | 1:00AM0.22m | 1:23PM-0.02m | 1:54AM0.16m | 2:14PM-0.05m | 2:47AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 9 | N 10 | N 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 15 | — | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 264 | 160 | 106 | 103 | 2 | 2 | 314 | 164 | 217 | 52 | 52 | 58 | 46 | 62 | 43 | — | 10 | 35 | 4 | — | 199 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | — | N 14 | E 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 |
| kJ | 127 | 136 | 79 | 40 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | E 11 | — | — | N 10 | N 13 | N 10 | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 3 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 189 | 403 | 219 | 56 | — | 85 | 104 | 103 | 339 | 217 | 358 | 432 | 378 | 243 | 320 | 341 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 115 | 82 | 82 | 99 | 70 | 47 | 70 | 47 | 82 | 82 | 70 | 82 | 115 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 47 |
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Information about the Helena Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Helena Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Helena Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Helena Bay 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 (Helena Bay) 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 Helena Bay 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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