Surf Forecasts:
Henderson Bay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, NW swell with 24 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 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henderson Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | NW 4 | E 13 | NE 12 | NW 4 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 00:34AM2.10m | 1:01PM2.00m | 1:16AM1.97m | 1:48PM1.89m | 2:00AM1.86m | 2:40PM1.80m | 2:47AM1.76m | 3:41PM1.74m | 3:42AM1.68m | 4:44PM1.72m | 4:43AM1.65m | 5:43PM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:36AM0.21m | 6:53PM0.37m | 7:19AM0.31m | 7:41PM0.47m | 8:06AM0.41m | 8:34PM0.57m | 8:58AM0.49m | 9:33PM0.64m | 9:55AM0.55m | 10:34PM0.66m | 10:55AM0.55m | 11:33PM0.64m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 14 | NE 12 | NE 10 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 23 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | N 10 | ESE 5 | N 10 | E 13 | — | — | N 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 5 | NE 13 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 10 | W 16 | — | N 10 | W 14 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | NE 13 | N 8 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 40 | 40 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 420 | 46 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 44 | 585 | 585 | 605 | 175 | 46 | 31 | 46 | 23 |
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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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