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Henderson Bay Surf Forecast
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Henderson Bay surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 02 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Henderson Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Henderson Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 2nd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 2nd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henderson Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 119 | 80 | 30 | 47 | 29 | 42 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 71 | 78 | 77 | 94 | 123 | 361 | 625 | 1118 | 1216 | 989 | 1052 | 511 | 439 | 363 | 268 | 238 | 275 | 266 | 216 | 264 | 211 | 216 | 184 | 208 | 320 | 365 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:48AM 2.15 | 12:22AM 2.24 | 12:42PM 2.05 | 1:17AM 2.13 | 1:36PM 1.94 | 2:14AM 2.03 | 2:33PM 1.85 | 3:12AM 1.96 | 3:33PM 1.79 | 4:08AM 1.92 | 4:35PM 1.78 | 5:01AM 1.91 | 5:33PM 1.80 | 5:52AM 1.90 | 6:26PM 1.85 | 6:39AM 1.91 | 7:12PM 1.90 | 7:22AM 1.91 | 7:55PM 1.94 | 8:02AM 1.91 | 8:34PM 1.98 | 8:39AM 1.91 | 9:10PM 2.00 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:48PM 0.02 | 6:29AM 0.22 | 6:41PM 0.15 | 7:24AM 0.31 | 7:36PM 0.27 | 8:20AM 0.37 | 8:32PM 0.36 | 9:15AM 0.40 | 9:30PM 0.41 | 10:11AM 0.39 | 10:29PM 0.43 | 11:04AM 0.36 | 11:25PM 0.42 | 11:54AM 0.32 | 12:16AM 0.39 | 12:40PM 0.28 | 1:01AM 0.36 | 1:22PM 0.24 | 1:42AM 0.34 | 2:01PM 0.21 | 2:21AM 0.33 | 2:38PM 0.19 | 3:00AM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 27 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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