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Houghton Bay Surf Forecast
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Houghton Bay surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 23 Dec 2024 NZDT
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 Saturday (Dec 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Friday (Dec 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 28th Dec) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 30th Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Houghton Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 105 | 895 | 1220 | 385 | 81 | 89 | 60 | 75 | 48 | 45 | 84 | 509 | 374 | 253 | 220 | 229 | 171 | 110 | 77 | 90 | 75 | 1912 | 554 | 688 | 128 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | off | glass | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:07PM 1.55 | 12:29AM 1.52 | 12:51PM 1.54 | 1:13AM 1.52 | 1:33PM 1.53 | 1:58AM 1.54 | 2:15PM 1.53 | 2:41AM 1.56 | 3:00PM 1.52 | 3:25AM 1.58 | 3:47PM 1.52 | 4:08AM 1.60 | 4:36PM 1.51 | 4:53AM 1.62 | 5:26PM 1.50 | 5:40AM 1.63 | 6:16PM 1.50 | 6:29AM 1.63 | 7:04PM 1.49 | 7:17AM 1.63 | 7:55PM 1.50 | 8:10AM 1.63 | 8:46PM 1.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:25PM 0.66 | 6:46AM 0.71 | 7:06PM 0.70 | 7:31AM 0.74 | 7:45PM 0.74 | 8:17AM 0.77 | 8:24PM 0.77 | 9:02AM 0.79 | 9:05PM 0.80 | 9:48AM 0.81 | 9:49PM 0.81 | 10:36AM 0.80 | 10:38PM 0.81 | 11:26AM 0.78 | 11:29PM 0.78 | 12:18PM 0.75 | 12:19AM 0.74 | 1:11PM 0.70 | 1:05AM 0.68 | 2:01PM 0.65 | 1:54AM 0.63 | 2:51PM 0.61 | 2:46AM 0.59 | |||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds 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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