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Bethell's Beach / Te Henga Surf Forecast
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Bethell's Beach / Te Henga surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 18 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga this week:
The surf forecast for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethell's Beach / Te Henga in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga over the next 12 days.
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 301 | 314 | 358 | 349 | 398 | 261 | 478 | 976 | 792 | 496 | 619 | 446 | 173 | 136 | 384 | 187 | 202 | 595 | 1073 | 1350 | 1060 | 821 | 581 | 458 | 304 | 164 | 257 | 170 | 326 | 644 | 1379 | 1671 | 1095 | 581 | 394 | 295 |
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 | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | on | cross | on | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:29PM 2.35 | 12:55AM 2.39 | 1:13PM 2.23 | 1:45AM 2.28 | 2:09PM 2.12 | 2:48AM 2.21 | 3:22PM 2.06 | 4:03AM 2.22 | 4:43PM 2.11 | 5:16AM 2.34 | 5:54PM 2.27 | 6:18AM 2.52 | 6:52PM 2.48 | 7:11AM 2.72 | 7:42PM 2.70 | 8:00AM 2.90 | 8:29PM 2.90 | 8:46AM 3.03 | 9:14PM 3.05 | 9:32AM 3.08 | 9:59PM 3.12 | 10:18AM 3.05 | 10:45PM 3.10 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:43PM 0.59 | 7:14AM 0.72 | 7:31PM 0.70 | 8:09AM 0.81 | 8:31PM 0.79 | 9:17AM 0.84 | 9:42PM 0.81 | 10:31AM 0.77 | 10:54PM 0.74 | 11:39AM 0.61 | 11:59PM 0.58 | 12:37PM 0.39 | 12:56AM 0.39 | 1:28PM 0.16 | 1:48AM 0.20 | 2:16PM -0.03 | 2:37AM 0.03 | 3:02PM -0.15 | 3:24AM -0.07 | 3:47PM -0.19 | 4:12AM -0.09 | 4:33PM -0.15 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bethell's Beach / Te Henga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bethell's Beach / Te Henga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bethell's Beach / Te Henga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bethell's Beach / Te Henga 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 (Bethell's Beach / Te Henga) 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 Bethell's Beach / Te Henga 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.
Bethell's Beach / Te Henga is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Waitakere. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Waitakere. Waitakere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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