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Henderson Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
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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
20.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henderson Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4336 | 1290 | 283 | 187 | 176 | 90 | 106 | 184 | 125 | 51 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 35 | 128 | 109 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:22PM 1.63 | 4:16AM 1.75 | 4:28PM 1.67 | 5:15AM 1.82 | 5:35PM 1.75 | 6:09AM 1.92 | 6:35PM 1.87 | 7:00AM 2.03 | 7:28PM 2.00 | 7:50AM 2.13 | 8:19PM 2.13 | 8:39AM 2.21 | 9:09PM 2.24 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:34AM 0.57 | 9:49PM 0.52 | 10:32AM 0.51 | 10:50PM 0.47 | 11:28AM 0.41 | 11:48PM 0.37 | 12:21PM 0.28 | 12:41AM 0.26 | 1:11PM 0.13 | 1:32AM 0.15 | 2:00PM -0.00 | 2:21AM 0.06 | 2:48PM -0.10 | ||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 13 | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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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.











