A pocket-bay Wellington surf stop where sand and fringing reef combine, with the city-surf identity backed by years of local use and regional surf-break status. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Houghton Bay in Wellington.
Forecast
As of:
South swell with north offshore is the cleaner call.
The bay can get crowded when it is on, and rocks plus pollution are part of the read; the regional report also notes the steep shore break and undertow.
The tide signal stays broad, so read the bay and reefs first.
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