Henderson Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.76° S 173.13° E

Henderson Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Henderson Bay sea temperature is
16.9°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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with NW 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 (Oct 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 1PM. 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 27th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 27th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 3rd Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
5
1.8
NW
7
0.9
N
7
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6
0.5
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6
0.4
NNW
6
0.2
NNE
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NNE
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9
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N
18
0.2
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0.2
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16
0.2
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16
0.2
N
15
1
NNE
5
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6
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NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
298
77
41
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11
7
4
10
6
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8
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12
24
20
17
54
63
108
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
25
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
30
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30
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25
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SSE
20
E
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:02PM2.17m
10:33AM2.24m
10:51PM2.19m
11:22AM2.28m
11:41PM2.17m
12:13PM2.28m
00:33AM2.13m
1:06PM2.24m
1:28AM2.08m
2:02PM2.18m
2:24AM2.01m
3:01PM2.11m
3:23AM1.95m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.09m
4:10AM-0.10m
4:35PM0.07m
4:57AM-0.12m
5:26PM0.08m
5:46AM-0.10m
6:20PM0.11m
6:37AM-0.04m
7:16PM0.16m
7:31AM0.05m
8:13PM0.21m
8:28AM0.13m
9:11PM0.24m
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Temp °C
17
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Feels °C
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15
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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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