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Henderson Bay surf break

Henderson Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Henderson Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Henderson Bay sea temperature is
21.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Henderson Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Henderson Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 15th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon).

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
2.2
ENE
2.4
ENE
2
E
1.7
ENE
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1
ENE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)12118888898999899888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2824172259556310767192176145660822607432405381291123123
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
NNW
15
N
20
NW
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
SSE
15
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
45
E
45
E
45
E
45
E
40
E
40
E
45
E
55
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffoffoffoffcross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:46PM
1.75
6:39AM
1.78
6:40PM
1.74
7:31AM
1.82
7:32PM
1.76
8:19AM
1.88
8:21PM
1.80
9:04AM
1.95
9:07PM
1.86
9:46AM
2.02
9:51PM
1.92
10:26AM
2.08
10:34PM
1.96
11:06AM
2.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:54PM
0.47
12:27PM
0.62
12:47AM
0.47
1:20PM
0.60
1:38AM
0.43
2:10PM
0.56
2:26AM
0.38
2:56PM
0.50
3:11AM
0.31
3:41PM
0.42
3:54AM
0.24
4:25PM
0.35
4:36AM
0.19
Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35
Sunset8:43--8:43--8:43--8:43--8:42--8:42--8:40--
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
112--------22536248-1311
Temp. °C232222222021211920212019191818181919202019
Feels °C (?)222322212119191721212116141111121414141410
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Information about the Henderson Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Henderson Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Henderson Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Henderson 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 (Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 4 km (2 miles) away.

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