Henderson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.76° S 173.13° E

Henderson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Henderson Bay sea temperature is
15.9°C
0.6° 

Henderson Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Henderson Bay surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with 352 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Henderson Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 18th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.4
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
12
0.3
NE
12
0.9
N
4
1.6
NNE
6
2
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
43
25
42
26
25
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
12
23
23
28
179
352
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
S
10
S
20
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
ENE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:53AM2.20m
9:14PM2.29m
9:40AM2.22m
9:58PM2.26m
10:24AM2.20m
10:39PM2.20m
11:05AM2.15m
11:18PM2.11m
11:45AM2.07m
11:57PM2.00m
12:25PM1.97m
00:35AM1.89m
Low Tide
2:33AM0.08m
2:49PM0.05m
3:18AM0.03m
3:33PM0.07m
4:00AM0.03m
4:15PM0.12m
4:40AM0.07m
4:56PM0.20m
5:19AM0.14m
5:37PM0.29m
5:58AM0.23m
6:21PM0.39m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:19
6:19
 mm
1
1
2
12
Temp °C
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
16
16
14
14
14
13
14
14
15
16
17
14
Feels °C
8
7
7
8
8
9
11
12
12
11
12
10
10
13
12
12
11
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.

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