Henderson Bay

Henderson bay is a beach break on a sandy beach. The wave is powerful with a gnarly drop in into a hollow barrel section. Can get shallow on the inside shorey. There are various peaks down the beach. Advanced to expert surfers only.

Quality Rating: 

7

Optimal Swell Direction: 

NE

Optimal Wind Direction: 

SW

Tide: 

All

Wave Type: 

Beach break

Wave Size Min: 

1.5ft

Wave Shape: 

Powerful
Hollow
Barrels

Beach Type: 

Sand

Skill Level: 

Advanced

Crowd Level: 

4

Directions 

From Kaitaia travel north on State Highway 1 Far North Road, just past Houhora Harbour, and turn right onto Henderson Bay Road. Continue on Henderson Bay Road to the beach.

Nearest Town: 

Ngataki

Nearest City: 

Kaitaia

Travel Time from City: 

60mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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