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Houghton Bay Surf Forecast
/ Wellington (16 surf breaks) / New Zealand (442 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (41.34° S 174.78° E)

Houghton Bay Surf Forecast / Wellington / New Zealand

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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 Thursday (Jun 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Houghton Bay in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 06) at 9AM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 01) at 12AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 30th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 2nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Houghton Bay over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 31 | 65 | 36 | 57 | 32 | 33 | 419 | 384 | 494 | 836 | 1058 | 550 | 332 | 265 | 610 | 465 | 395 | 1139 | 1184 | 966 | 694 | 2147 | 617 | 622 | 946 | 932 | 759 | 488 | 403 | 264 | 191 | 138 | 96 | 44 | 28 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | off | cross | on | off | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | on | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:12PM 1.61 | 5:51AM 1.47 | 5:56PM 1.58 | 6:36AM 1.45 | 6:39PM 1.55 | 7:21AM 1.43 | 7:23PM 1.53 | 8:04AM 1.43 | 8:08PM 1.52 | 8:45AM 1.43 | 8:55PM 1.51 | 9:26AM 1.45 | 9:42PM 1.52 | 10:07AM 1.47 | 10:28PM 1.54 | 10:50AM 1.51 | 11:14PM 1.57 | 11:36AM 1.55 | 12:01AM 1.60 | 12:26PM 1.61 | 12:51AM 1.62 | 1:18PM 1.68 | 1:45AM 1.65 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:08AM 0.80 | 11:46PM 0.81 | 11:52AM 0.79 | 12:34AM 0.80 | 12:35PM 0.78 | 1:20AM 0.77 | 1:17PM 0.75 | 2:03AM 0.73 | 2:01PM 0.73 | 2:44AM 0.70 | 2:45PM 0.71 | 3:25AM 0.68 | 3:31PM 0.69 | 4:06AM 0.67 | 4:17PM 0.68 | 4:47AM 0.66 | 5:04PM 0.67 | 5:29AM 0.65 | 5:52PM 0.65 | 6:12AM 0.64 | 6:42PM 0.64 | 6:58AM 0.63 | 7:35PM 0.61 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Wellington, New Zealand which is 7 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Houghton Bay.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Summary | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | heavy rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | cloudy |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Low °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Chill °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Sunrise | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sun 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.
Houghton Bay is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Wellington. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wellington. Wellington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.