Surf Forecasts:
Herangi Beach surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,699 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Herangi Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herangi Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2178 | 1892 | 2699 | 2248 | 1336 | 1086 | 2310 | 1679 | 1323 | 251 | 1077 | 1765 | 1368 | 846 | 865 | 1148 | 719 | 1374 | 1123 | 1108 | 1480 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:14PM2.61m | 10:39AM2.45m | 11:04PM2.58m | 11:31AM2.39m | 11:55PM2.50m | 12:23PM2.30m | 00:47AM2.39m | 1:16PM2.19m | 1:39AM2.26m | 2:08PM2.09m | 2:33AM2.13m | 3:03PM2.00m | 3:30AM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM0.26m | 4:31AM0.30m | 4:51PM0.29m | 5:23AM0.35m | 5:41PM0.37m | 6:16AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.47m | 7:09AM0.51m | 7:24PM0.58m | 8:00AM0.60m | 8:18PM0.69m | 8:52AM0.68m | 9:15PM0.78m | 9:48AM0.74m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | 5:25 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | SW 13 | NE 11 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2178 | 1892 | 92 | 153 | 186 | 215 | 2310 | 119 | 1323 | 1008 | 1077 | 1765 | 1368 | 846 | 865 | 1148 | 399 | 1374 | 1123 | 1108 | 1480 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | W 21 | SW 15 | NNE 11 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | NE 10 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 29 | 48 | — | — | 9 | 269 | 204 | 264 | 158 | 251 | 347 | 35 | 156 | 450 | 528 | 861 | 719 | 7 | 3 | 104 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 21 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | NE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 18 | 37 | 123 | — | 89 | 67 | 67 | 162 | 34 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 423 | 303 | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 328 | 270 | 2699 | 2248 | 1336 | 1086 | — | 1679 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 257 | 199 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 30 | 46 | 46 | 30 | 4 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 87 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
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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).
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