Henties Bay
Henties Bay, Namibia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.8m
- Period
- 14.1s
- Wind
- 20 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
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Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 4h125-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Windhoek local
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Days 6–10 for Henties Bay, scored for your board.
About Henties Bay
Henties Bay is a point break over mixed in Henties Bay, Namibia. It's at its best on swells from the SSW / SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the ENE / E / ESE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SSW, SW, WSW, W
- Best wind direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE
Henties Bay surf FAQ
Is Henties Bay good for beginners?+
Henties Bay is a point break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Henties Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Henties Bay handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Henties Bay?+
Look for from the SSW / SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the ENE / E / ESE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.