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Houghton Bay Surf Forecast
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Houghton Bay surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 28 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Houghton Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Houghton Bay sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Houghton Bay surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 5,471 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Houghton Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Houghton Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Houghton Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 29th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 29th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Houghton Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 7 | |
1923 | 3298 | 5471 | 2508 | 1895 | 1181 | 726 | 538 | 167 | 143 | 100 | 31 | 40 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 285 | 227 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | on | on | off | |
High Tide | 2:48PM1.62m | 3:10AM1.57m | 3:35PM1.62m | 3:58AM1.54m | 4:21PM1.62m | 4:46AM1.52m | 5:06PM1.61m | 5:32AM1.51m | 5:50PM1.60m | 6:19AM1.49m | 6:33PM1.58m | 7:05AM1.47m | 7:15PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06PM0.72m | 9:14AM0.77m | 9:56PM0.76m | 10:03AM0.81m | 10:45PM0.80m | 10:52AM0.83m | 11:34PM0.82m | 11:38AM0.83m | 00:23AM0.82m | 12:21PM0.82m | 1:11AM0.79m | 1:03PM0.80m | 1:56AM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 13 | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NNW 10 | SSW 13 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 4 | NNW 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
 kJ | 1923 | 3298 | 5471 | 2508 | 1895 | 1181 | 726 | 538 | 167 | 143 | 100 | 31 | 37 | 16 | 38 | 48 | 32 | 4 | 23 | 227 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | S 9 | E 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 26 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 75 | — | 27 | 10 | 40 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 35 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | S 15 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | NNW 6 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 10 | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 9 | SSW 7 | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 38 | 56 | 102 | 77 | 76 | 20 | 137 | 33 | — | — | 59 | 285 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 130 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 54 | 38 | 54 | 38 | 38 | 43 | 44 | 112 | 61 | 55 | 15 | 116 | 0 |
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Information about the Houghton Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Houghton Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Houghton Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Houghton 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 (Houghton 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 Houghton 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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