Helena Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
19.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Helena Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Helena Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Helena Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.5
ENE
5
2.5
E
8
2
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.8
E
7
1.1
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
143
121
850
509
292
340
143
232
212
217
163
157
138
190
169
207
238
202
207
154
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
ENE
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:39PM1.90m
6:50AM1.90m
7:21PM1.94m
7:31AM1.90m
8:02PM1.97m
8:11AM1.89m
8:41PM1.98m
8:50AM1.86m
9:21PM1.96m
9:30AM1.83m
10:01PM1.93m
10:10AM1.78m
10:43PM1.88m
Low Tide
12:26PM0.26m
00:47AM0.38m
1:07PM0.24m
1:30AM0.37m
1:46PM0.22m
2:11AM0.37m
2:24PM0.23m
2:52AM0.38m
3:03PM0.25m
3:32AM0.40m
3:43PM0.28m
4:13AM0.44m
4:24PM0.33m
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
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5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5:34
1
1
Temp °C
17
18
17
16
16
16
17
16
17
17
17
16
16
16
15
17
17
17
18
18
17
15
15
14
10
12
12
14
13
14
14
14
15
14
14
14
15
15
16
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
N
11
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.1
NE
12
1.1
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
142
143
17
9
86
69
6
143
232
212
217
163
157
138
190
169
207
238
202
207
154
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
12
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
13
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.7
ENE
9
Energy kJ
11
11
12
17
9
6
8
2
14
4
12
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
84
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
13
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
8
7
2
5
6
11
4
4
2
2
12
2
1
4
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
3
1.5
ENE
5
2.5
E
8
2
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.8
E
7
1
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
Energy kJ
8
121
850
509
292
340
105
41
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
92
82
122
122
115
115
115
70
70
70
70
70
82
48
82
82
82
82
82
82
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
4
4
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Helena Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Whangarei which is 33 km (20 miles) away.

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