Surf Forecasts:
Henderson Bay surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNW swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 (Oct 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henderson Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 14 | 15 | 28 | 26 | 50 | 45 | 30 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:02PM1.73m | 4:06AM1.62m | 5:00PM1.74m | 5:11AM1.64m | 5:56PM1.79m | 6:16AM1.70m | 6:48PM1.86m | 7:14AM1.80m | 7:38PM1.95m | 8:07AM1.92m | 8:26PM2.04m | 8:56AM2.05m | 9:14PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM0.57m | 10:29AM0.54m | 11:12PM0.52m | 11:28AM0.50m | 00:06AM0.44m | 12:25PM0.43m | 00:58AM0.32m | 1:19PM0.34m | 1:48AM0.20m | 2:09PM0.24m | 2:36AM0.07m | 2:57PM0.15m | 3:23AM-0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 14 | 15 | 28 | 26 | 50 | 45 | 30 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | NE 5 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 40 | 39 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 609 | 46 | 604 | 585 | 500 |
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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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