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Henderson Bay surf break

Henderson Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
21.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Jan 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 26th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 26th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 22nd Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 90mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1
E
1.5
N
2.4
NNE
2
N
1.7
N
1.5
N
1.1
N
0.9
N
0.6
N
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.2
NNE
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.4
NNE
0.3
N
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)986891011101091212111615151613141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)227136162713694557515242154614666212021382060363434
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
NE
25
N
40
NNW
25
W
30
W
20
W
20
W
30
W
35
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:34PM
1.96
11:06AM
2.12
11:16PM
1.99
11:46AM
2.14
11:58PM
2.00
12:26PM
2.13
12:41AM
1.99
1:07PM
2.12
1:25AM
1.98
1:50PM
2.09
2:12AM
1.97
2:37PM
2.06
3:04AM
1.96
3:29PM
2.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:36AM
0.19
5:09PM
0.28
5:17AM
0.17
5:52PM
0.23
5:59AM
0.16
6:35PM
0.19
6:43AM
0.18
7:18PM
0.17
7:28AM
0.22
8:03PM
0.16
8:17AM
0.28
8:52PM
0.17
9:12AM
0.33
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
Sunrise-6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41-
Sunset--8:40--8:40--8:39--8:39--8:38--8:38--8:37
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11135016--------11-------
Temp. °C212123232221202121191718171919181919192020
Feels °C (?)22222321211818181715910101313131514161616
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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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