Henderson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.76° S 173.13° E

Henderson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Henderson Bay sea temperature is
17.0°C
0.1° 

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 7 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 8 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NNE 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 Sunday (Nov 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 8th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 8th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 10th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:52PM2.03m
7:28AM1.98m
7:43PM2.04m
8:18AM2.04m
8:31PM2.04m
9:05AM2.08m
9:16PM2.02m
9:49AM2.10m
9:58PM2.00m
10:30AM2.10m
10:38PM1.97m
11:10AM2.07m
11:16PM1.93m
Low Tide
00:59AM0.18m
1:23PM0.27m
1:49AM0.14m
2:13PM0.26m
2:35AM0.12m
2:58PM0.25m
3:18AM0.12m
3:41PM0.26m
3:59AM0.15m
4:23PM0.29m
4:38AM0.19m
5:04PM0.34m
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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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