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Houghton Bay Surf Forecast
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Houghton Bay surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 16 Jun 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Houghton Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Houghton Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Houghton Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 17th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 17th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 21st Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Houghton Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 192 | 156 | 311 | 621 | 531 | 263 | 160 | 125 | 139 | 187 | 143 | 96 | 78 | 96 | 337 | 863 | 418 | 315 | 226 | 168 | 217 | 107 | 114 | 115 | 99 | 380 | 521 | 78 | 63 | 83 | 46 | 38 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 209 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | off | off | glass | glass | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:54PM 1.57 | 9:23AM 1.51 | 9:44PM 1.58 | 10:07AM 1.54 | 10:34PM 1.60 | 10:55AM 1.58 | 11:25PM 1.62 | 11:46AM 1.63 | 12:17AM 1.65 | 12:40PM 1.69 | 1:11AM 1.67 | 1:37PM 1.75 | 2:09AM 1.69 | 2:34PM 1.80 | 3:10AM 1.69 | 3:31PM 1.84 | 4:10AM 1.69 | 4:28PM 1.85 | 5:08AM 1.67 | 5:26PM 1.84 | 6:05AM 1.65 | 6:23PM 1.81 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:36PM 0.65 | 3:28AM 0.61 | 3:25PM 0.62 | 4:12AM 0.59 | 4:14PM 0.60 | 4:57AM 0.58 | 5:06PM 0.59 | 5:43AM 0.57 | 5:59PM 0.58 | 6:32AM 0.57 | 6:55PM 0.58 | 7:22AM 0.58 | 7:53PM 0.57 | 8:17AM 0.58 | 8:53PM 0.57 | 9:15AM 0.59 | 9:54PM 0.57 | 10:15AM 0.58 | 10:57PM 0.56 | 11:14AM 0.56 | 11:59PM 0.56 | 12:10PM 0.54 | 12:58AM 0.56 | |||||||||||||
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, near gales from the NW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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