Henderson Bay surf break

Henderson Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 29 May 2026 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
18.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Henderson Bay surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NNE swell with 3,818 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Henderson Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Henderson Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 2nd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
1.3
NE
5
1.6
NE
6
2
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
4
NNE
9
4
NNE
10
4
NNE
11
3
NNE
11
3
NNE
11
2.4
NE
11
2
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.4
NE
10
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
57
69
74
171
332
770
889
1055
2346
3330
3818
2335
2090
1274
836
680
509
354
241
179
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
NE
30
NE
30
NE
35
NE
35
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
45
NE
35
NNE
30
NNE
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
7:14PM1.97m
7:23AM1.92m
7:59PM2.00m
8:06AM1.91m
8:41PM2.02m
8:47AM1.90m
9:21PM2.02m
9:25AM1.89m
9:58PM2.02m
10:01AM1.88m
10:34PM2.01m
10:38AM1.87m
11:10PM1.99m
Low Tide
12:40PM0.24m
1:06AM0.38m
1:25PM0.24m
1:50AM0.37m
2:06PM0.24m
2:32AM0.38m
2:46PM0.24m
3:12AM0.39m
3:25PM0.26m
3:53AM0.40m
4:03PM0.27m
4:35AM0.41m
4:42PM0.29m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
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5:24
5:24
5:23
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
3
3
22
30
36
18
5
6
Temp °C
15
16
17
17
17
18
18
18
18
18
19
19
18
18
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
14
14
14
12
12
13
13
13
12
11
13
15
18
17
16
15
15
15
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
E
9
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
16
0.2
N
16
0.2
N
16
3
NNE
11
3
NNE
11
2.4
NE
11
2
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.4
NE
10
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
69
57
12
15
3
3
6
5
20
19
2335
2090
1274
836
680
509
354
241
179
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
Energy kJ
18
17
8
12
12
6
3
13
11
11
11
10
9
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
18
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
8
1.3
NE
5
1.6
NE
6
2
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
4
NNE
9
4
NNE
10
4
NNE
11
0.7
N
4
1
N
5
1.3
N
6
Energy kJ
69
74
171
332
770
889
1055
2346
3330
3818
17
51
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
14
23
48
151
373
151
377
585
535
585
535
44
9
9
9
0
0
9
151
585
148
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
4
3
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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 16 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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