Herbertville Surf Break

Herbertville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.50° S 176.59° E

Issued: 11 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Herbertville sea temperature is
13.8° C

Normal for this time of year

Herbertville surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Herbertville surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, S swell with 12,494 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Herbertville this week:

The surf forecast for Herbertville over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herbertville over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
4
4
3
3
2
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6
S
16
5
S
14
3
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
12
1.8
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
S
9
0.5
S
21
0.6
S
17
0.8
SSE
9
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16071
9181
3574
1332
563
1379
843
415
250
197
162
216
210
98
99
115
101
64
193
253
231
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
S
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
SSW
20
S
5
W
10
N
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
10
SSW
10
NNW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
High Tide
00:08AM1.36m
12:37PM1.31m
00:58AM1.38m
1:30PM1.37m
1:52AM1.41m
2:25PM1.45m
2:49AM1.45m
3:21PM1.53m
3:47AM1.48m
4:19PM1.61m
4:45AM1.52m
5:16PM1.67m
5:44AM1.55m
Low Tide
6:29AM0.23m
6:47PM0.25m
7:17AM0.19m
7:41PM0.21m
8:09AM0.15m
8:39PM0.17m
9:03AM0.10m
9:38PM0.12m
9:59AM0.06m
10:38PM0.07m
10:57AM0.02m
11:38PM0.03m
11:55AM-0.01m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
2
Temp °C
11
12
13
11
10
11
9
12
12
12
10
12
11
15
16
14
15
15
12
13
14
Feels °C
3
7
9
8
8
9
7
8
9
8
8
9
8
12
13
9
9
9
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
S
14
2.5
S
13
1.8
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
6415
2323
729
563
1379
843
415
250
197
162
165
163
98
73
115
101
64
193
253
231
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
10
1.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSE
14
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.5
S
21
0.6
S
17
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.5
S
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
748
781
351
24
49
20
22
11
8
216
210
70
99
85
53
36
59
18
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.7
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
10
0.2
S
18
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
20
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
6
119
30
56
25
8
23
8
8
1
17
27
8
20
8
20
18
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6
S
16
5
S
14
3
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
12
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.5
S
4
0.4
NW
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
WNW
3
Energy kJ
16071
9181
3574
1332
2
1
7
3
5
4
5
4
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
2
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
114
54
54
0
0
19
0
0
54
21
0
0
0
0
19
19
19
80
11
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
6
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Herbertville Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Herbertville provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Herbertville can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Herbertville 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 (Herbertville) 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 Herbertville 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.

Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Herbertville, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Palmerston North which is 84 km (52 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Masterton which is 94 km (58 miles) away and Hastings, 98 km (61 miles) away.

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