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Henderson Bay surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.1 m 13 s N · Swell 2: 0.1 m 11 s NE · Wind waves: 1.4 m 7 s NE
Best window this week: Monday 19:00 NZDT — 6.2 0.8 m (2.6 ft) at 12 s, cross-shore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (59° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 2.4 B 2 · A 2 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 7 s | NE | 15 kt onshore | 06:25–19:57 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 3.6 B 3 · A 2 | 1.4–1.4 m (4.5–4.8 ft) | 7 s | NE | 13 kt onshore | 06:24–19:58 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 4.4 B 2 · A 4 | 1.5–1.7 m (4.8–5.6 ft) | 8 s | NE | 12 kt cross-onshore | 06:23–19:59 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 4.6 B 5 · A 3 | 1.1–1.4 m (3.5–4.5 ft) | 8 s | NE | 8 kt onshore | 06:22–20:00 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 3.6 B 5 · A 2 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.1–3.6 ft) | 8 s | NE | 11 kt onshore | 06:21–20:01 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 3.3 B 4 · A 2 | 0.9–1.2 m (3.1–3.8 ft) | 7 s | NNE | 12 kt cross-offshore | 06:20–20:02 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 2.4 B 4 · A 1 | 0.7–0.9 m (2.3–2.9 ft) | 7 s | NE | 7 kt glassy | 06:19–20:02 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 01:00 | 2.7 B 2 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.8 ft) | 7 s NE | 13 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 2.6 B 2 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 7 s NE | 14 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 3.0 B 2 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 7 s NE | 12 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 2.6 B 2 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 7 s NE | 14 kt ENE onshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 2.9 B 2 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 7 s NE | 13 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 3.1 B 2 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 7 s NE | 13 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 3.6 B 3 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 7 s NE | 10 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 3.5 B 3 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 7 s NE | 12 kt NE onshore |
| Wed 01:00 | 3.2 B 2 · A 2 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 8 s NE | 13 kt ENE onshore |
| Wed 04:00 | 3.3 B 2 · A 2 | 1.6 m (5.3 ft) | 8 s NE | 14 kt E onshore |
| Wed 07:00 | 3.8 B 2 · A 3 | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 8 s NE | 13 kt E cross-onshore |
| Wed 10:00 | 4.4 B 2 · A 4 | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 8 s NE | 12 kt ESE cross-onshore |
| Wed 13:00 | 4.4 B 2 · A 4 | 1.7 m (5.4 ft) | 8 s NE | 12 kt ESE cross-onshore |
| Wed 16:00 | 4.3 B 2 · A 3 | 1.6 m (5.3 ft) | 8 s NE | 10 kt E cross-onshore |
| Wed 19:00 | 4.4 B 2 · A 3 | 1.5 m (5.0 ft) | 8 s NE | 10 kt E onshore |
| Wed 22:00 | 4.7 B 3 · A 3 | 1.5 m (4.8 ft) | 8 s NE | 9 kt E cross-onshore |
Henderson Bay tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (NZDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 22:30 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 04:50 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 11:00 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) · High 17:20 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 06:00 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 12:10 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) · High 18:30 (+1.0 m / +3.3 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 00:50 (-1.0 m / -3.3 ft) · High 07:10 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 13:10 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 19:30 (+1.1 m / +3.6 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 01:40 (-1.1 m / -3.7 ft) · High 08:00 (+1.1 m / +3.4 ft) · Low 14:00 (-1.1 m / -3.5 ft) · High 20:20 (+1.2 m / +3.8 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 02:30 (-1.2 m / -4.1 ft) · High 08:50 (+1.2 m / +3.8 ft) · Low 14:50 (-1.1 m / -3.7 ft) · High 21:00 (+1.2 m / +4.0 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 03:10 (-1.3 m / -4.3 ft) · High 09:30 (+1.2 m / +4.1 ft) · Low 15:30 (-1.2 m / -3.9 ft) · High 21:40 (+1.2 m / +4.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 5.7 Te Arai 51 km · 0.9 m (3.1 ft) now
- 2.1 Waipū 181 km · 1.1 m (3.6 ft) now
- 2.0 Waipū Cove 188 km · 1.1 m (3.6 ft) now
- 2.1 Mangawhai Harbour 201 km · 1.1 m (3.6 ft) now
- 0.7 Forestry Beach 211 km · 0.6 m (1.8 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Auckland). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-34.75, 173.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.