Herangi Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° S 172.68° E

Herangi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Herangi Beach sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.5° 

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


Herangi Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,933 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Herangi Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Herangi Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herangi Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 31st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 31st Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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1
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4
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.3
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
3
SW
9
3.5
SW
11
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2635
2424
1367
1053
600
911
686
431
753
2257
1508
1005
1115
1291
3346
8348
8332
6340
5530
4309
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
NW
20
N
25
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
25
NNE
5
NNW
40
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:20PM2.26m
8:42AM2.21m
8:56PM2.36m
9:17AM2.31m
9:29PM2.45m
9:51AM2.38m
10:03PM2.50m
10:24AM2.42m
10:36PM2.51m
10:58AM2.43m
11:11PM2.49m
11:33AM2.40m
11:47PM2.41m
Low Tide
2:34AM0.54m
2:50PM0.45m
3:09AM0.43m
3:24PM0.36m
3:43AM0.34m
3:57PM0.30m
4:17AM0.29m
4:31PM0.29m
4:53AM0.28m
5:08PM0.33m
5:30AM0.32m
5:46PM0.41m
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6:54
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6:50
6:48
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6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:08
6:09
 mm
4
24
9
1
Temp °C
15
14
14
14
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16
16
15
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15
Feels °C
13
12
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10
11
11
10
11
16
7
8
9
9
10
10
11
9
10
11
11
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Information about the Herangi Beach Surf forecast

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

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