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Helena Bay Surf Forecast
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Helena Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 19 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
18.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Helena Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 26th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 27th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 26th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
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 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | |
187 | 176 | 192 | 212 | 263 | 257 | 221 | 329 | 371 | 475 | 584 | 514 | 1504 | 1640 | 1499 | 1449 | 1637 | 999 | 1093 | 1676 | 1940 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 9:25PM2.27m | 9:41AM2.09m | 10:19PM2.24m | 10:37AM2.02m | 11:14PM2.19m | 11:35AM1.94m | 00:11AM2.11m | 12:35PM1.86m | 1:09AM2.03m | 1:38PM1.79m | 2:07AM1.95m | 2:40PM1.76m | 3:03AM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42AM0.14m | 3:59PM-0.02m | 4:37AM0.17m | 4:53PM0.05m | 5:34AM0.22m | 5:49PM0.14m | 6:33AM0.27m | 6:47PM0.25m | 7:32AM0.31m | 7:47PM0.34m | 8:31AM0.34m | 8:46PM0.42m | 9:27AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 |
 | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:20 |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | NNE 9 |
 kJ | 21 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 221 | 329 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1504 | 1640 | 1499 | 66 | 56 | 37 | 32 | — | 1515 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | N 11 | — | NW 10 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 679 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 187 | 176 | 192 | 212 | 263 | 257 | — | — | 371 | 475 | 584 | 514 | — | — | — | 1449 | 1637 | 999 | 1093 | 1676 | 1940 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 114 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 117 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 117 | 117 | 156 | 156 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
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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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