Henderson Bay surf break

Henderson Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 28 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 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, NE swell with 5,946 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NE 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 Thursday (May 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 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+) 3PM (Thu 28th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 2nd Jun)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
1.1
NE
5
1.6
NE
6
1.9
NE
6
2.5
NE
7
3
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
10
5
NE
11
3
NE
11
3
NE
11
2.3
NE
11
2.1
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.5
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
129
88
69
57
35
53
150
269
715
1199
1332
1702
2199
5946
2255
1917
1210
833
609
408
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
E
15
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
25
NE
35
NE
35
NNE
40
NE
40
NNE
40
NE
45
NE
30
NNE
15
E
10
W
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:26PM1.93m
6:36AM1.93m
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
Low Tide
11:52AM0.25m
00:18AM0.38m
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
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light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
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rain showers
part cloud
clear
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7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
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5:24
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:23
5:23
5:22
2
14
15
2
9
2
1
1
Temp °C
15
16
15
15
16
16
17
17
18
18
18
18
18
19
19
18
18
17
18
18
17
14
14
14
14
14
13
12
13
14
13
13
13
13
12
14
19
18
16
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
16
0.2
N
16
0.2
N
15
3
NE
11
3
NE
11
2.3
NE
11
2.1
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.5
NE
10
Energy kJ
145
129
88
69
57
35
12
3
3
6
3
20
19
17
2255
1917
1210
833
609
408
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
E
9
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
16
0.2
N
15
0.3
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
Energy kJ
59
40
36
18
17
12
7
12
6
3
5
17
31
14
11
11
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.3
N
12
0.1
N
15
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
2
8
2
2
2
2
26
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.5
NE
3
1.1
NE
5
1.6
NE
6
1.9
NE
6
2.5
NE
7
3
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
10
5
NE
11
Energy kJ
1
5
53
150
269
715
1199
1332
1702
2199
5946
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
21
23
44
23
264
377
420
605
585
585
535
535
19
9
27
14
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
6
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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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