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Henderson Bay surf break

Henderson Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
15.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Sep 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 23rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.8
NW
1.2
NW
1.6
NW
0.6
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.9
NNE
1.7
N
1.8
NNE
1.7
NNE
2.1
NNE
2.2
NNE
2.3
NNE
1.5
NNE
Period(s) (?)1212111145666613131246677777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1110993390185382214106544205247259424520576301
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
35
WNW
30
WSW
25
SW
30
SSW
15
S
10
SE
20
NE
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
25
N
30
N
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		crossoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
1.96
3:41AM
1.86
4:26PM
1.93
4:48AM
1.84
5:30PM
1.94
5:54AM
1.86
6:27PM
1.99
6:53AM
1.92
7:19PM
2.05
7:45AM
1.99
8:07PM
2.09
8:31AM
2.04
8:49PM
2.11
9:14AM
2.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:29PM
0.40
9:50AM
0.32
10:34PM
0.42
10:56AM
0.34
11:36PM
0.40
11:58AM
0.32
12:33AM
0.34
12:54PM
0.27
1:24AM
0.27
1:41PM
0.23
2:09AM
0.21
2:24PM
0.19
2:50AM
0.16
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16
Sunset6:19--6:19--6:20--6:21--6:22--6:22--6:22--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------42--------2210185
Temp. °C151415151617161414141312121416161616161616
Feels °C (?)111212111111998891081010111212121315
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Henderson Bay (calm at Tokerau Beach wx 26 km from Henderson Bay). 0.5m 12s groundswell from the NE with a 0.1m 14s groundswell from the NW and a 0.1m 13s groundswell from the N. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 17 minutes ago Henderson Bay
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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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