Henderson Bay surf break

Henderson Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 21 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
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Henderson Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 24th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
3
NE
8
2.5
NE
9
3
NE
9
3.5
NE
10
3
NE
10
3.5
NE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3
ENE
10
2.5
NE
10
2.4
NE
10
2.1
NE
10
1.9
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
530
600
728
1179
1089
1797
2120
1824
2368
2497
2570
2276
1939
1385
1092
815
599
491
349
243
227
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:23AM2.31m
12:44PM2.11m
1:19AM2.23m
1:40PM2.03m
2:15AM2.14m
2:37PM1.95m
3:10AM2.07m
3:36PM1.90m
4:04AM2.01m
4:36PM1.88m
4:56AM1.97m
5:33PM1.90m
5:47AM1.94m
Low Tide
6:32AM0.15m
6:44PM0.09m
7:27AM0.20m
7:40PM0.19m
8:21AM0.24m
8:36PM0.27m
9:15AM0.27m
9:32PM0.34m
10:09AM0.27m
10:29PM0.38m
11:01AM0.26m
11:26PM0.39m
11:52AM0.25m
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:25
5:25
5:24
1
3
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
18
17
17
18
18
18
19
19
13
11
12
11
13
12
12
12
10
10
10
10
11
13
12
13
15
16
16
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
11
0.7
N
11
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
8
2.4
NE
10
2.1
NE
10
1.9
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
3
6
5
12
68
116
3
3
1092
815
599
491
349
243
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
10
Energy kJ
3
85
82
102
78
49
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
Energy kJ
3
3
3
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
3
NE
8
2.5
NE
9
3
NE
9
3.5
NE
10
3
NE
10
3.5
NE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3.5
ENE
10
3
ENE
10
2.5
NE
10
1.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
530
600
728
1179
1089
1797
2120
1824
2368
2497
2570
2276
1939
1385
227
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
31
31
31
44
31
151
31
151
259
259
151
31
31
31
31
31
44
23
23
23
44
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
6
8
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
5
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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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