Helena Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 28 Dec 2025 NZDT
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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
20.2° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Helena Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Helena Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NNE
1.5
ENE
3.5
E
3
NNE
2.3
N
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2
N
1.6
N
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
NE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)7581010999888888888891111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4111215571539104711331121940529321169136128128125112125125144270328
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
30
ESE
45
SE
25
N
20
NNW
25
NNE
30
N
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
SW
5
N
15
N
10
SW
5
NE
15
NNE
5
NE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffglasscrossoffglasscross-
on
glasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:38AM
1.76
2:55PM
1.91
3:38AM
1.81
3:53PM
1.91
4:40AM
1.87
4:54PM
1.92
5:42AM
1.96
5:56PM
1.95
6:42AM
2.05
6:57PM
1.99
7:40AM
2.14
7:55PM
2.03
8:35AM
2.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
0.32
8:43AM
0.44
9:23PM
0.28
9:44AM
0.45
10:20PM
0.24
10:48AM
0.43
11:20PM
0.19
11:53AM
0.39
12:20AM
0.13
12:55PM
0.32
1:18AM
0.06
1:55PM
0.26
2:14AM
0.01
Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11
Sunset8:38--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:40--8:40--
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-1712--22322--2--3--321
Temp. °C191821221921201921201822211819201720201821
Feels °C (?)171521211817161617171621201919191719191821
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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 12 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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