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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 Thursday 24 Apr 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 Tuesday (Apr 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Henderson Bay in the next 12 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 29th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Henderson Bay over the next 12 days.
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 896 | 1129 | 637 | 498 | 560 | 680 | 605 | 664 | 655 | 625 | 482 | 326 | 297 | 614 | 667 | 870 | 917 | 692 | 650 | 703 | 349 | 265 | 204 | 164 | 490 | 766 | 444 | 395 | 360 | 346 | 620 | 756 | 1113 | 624 | 679 | 274 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | glass | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:49PM 1.82 | 5:27AM 2.02 | 5:57PM 1.95 | 6:26AM 2.14 | 6:58PM 2.10 | 7:22AM 2.24 | 7:55PM 2.24 | 8:17AM 2.32 | 8:50PM 2.35 | 9:10AM 2.34 | 9:43PM 2.41 | 10:03AM 2.32 | 10:36PM 2.41 | 10:56AM 2.25 | 11:28PM 2.34 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:47AM 0.33 | 11:08PM 0.30 | 11:45AM 0.20 | 12:08AM 0.19 | 12:41PM 0.05 | 1:05AM 0.08 | 1:35PM -0.09 | 2:00AM -0.00 | 2:27PM -0.19 | 2:52AM -0.04 | 3:17PM -0.22 | 3:46AM -0.02 | 4:07PM -0.19 | 4:39AM 0.04 | 4:57PM -0.10 | 5:34AM 0.13 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | - | 4 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 104mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, strong winds from the E by Sun 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Henderson Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 4 km (2 miles) away.
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