Henderson Bay surf break

Henderson Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 NZST
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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
18.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Henderson Bay surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, NNE swell with 5,049 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
6
2
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
10
3.5
NNE
10
3.5
NE
11
2.5
NE
11
2.1
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.5
NE
10
1.4
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
2
N
6
1.9
NNW
7
1.7
N
7
1.4
NNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
209
332
682
782
1055
1760
2193
2076
2216
2778
1500
867
609
399
343
208
126
314
332
287
155
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
35
NE
40
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
45
NE
45
NE
40
NNE
15
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
WNW
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:59PM2.00m
8:06AM1.91m
8:41PM2.02m
8:47AM1.90m
9:21PM2.02m
9:25AM1.89m
9:58PM2.02m
10:01AM1.88m
10:34PM2.01m
10:38AM1.87m
11:10PM1.99m
11:17AM1.85m
11:48PM1.97m
11:57AM1.82m
Low Tide
1:50AM0.37m
2:06PM0.24m
2:32AM0.38m
2:46PM0.24m
3:12AM0.39m
3:25PM0.26m
3:53AM0.40m
4:03PM0.27m
4:35AM0.41m
4:42PM0.29m
5:18AM0.42m
5:22PM0.32m
6:02AM0.42m
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clear
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mod rain
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7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
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5:24
5:23
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
2
17
20
4
16
20
1
1
3
2
8
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
18
18
19
19
18
18
17
17
17
16
18
18
18
18
18
17
18
13
13
12
13
13
11
14
13
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
15
14
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
18
0.9
NNW
8
0.2
N
16
0.2
N
16
0.2
N
15
0.2
N
15
3.5
NNE
10
3.5
NE
11
2.5
NE
11
2.1
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.5
NE
10
1.4
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.2
WNW
10
0.8
NE
8
0.2
N
10
0.6
NE
7
Energy kJ
2
6
6
111
20
19
17
17
2216
2778
1500
867
609
399
343
208
126
11
77
8
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.3
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.2
E
10
0.1
N
13
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
3
6
3
3
31
12
11
11
10
9
4
8
3
9
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
16
0.4
N
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
2
5
55
14
4
4
4
3
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
6
2
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
9
3.5
NNE
10
0.9
N
4
1.3
N
5
2
N
6
1.9
NNW
7
1.7
N
7
1.4
NNW
6
Energy kJ
209
332
682
782
1055
1760
2193
2076
31
90
314
332
287
155
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
4
1
Distance (km)
373
377
535
585
585
377
535
535
9
9
9
0
0
0
9
148
148
151
586
151
78
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
2
4
4
2
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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.

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