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Herangi Beach Surf Forecast
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Herangi Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 21 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Herangi Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Herangi Beach sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Herangi Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herangi Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, moderate winds from the ENE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
139 | 175 | 292 | 443 | 654 | 992 | 1267 | 1941 | 1169 | 1326 | 1518 | 2865 | 1959 | 1255 | 790 | 690 | 618 | 449 | 282 | 254 | 313 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:39PM2.23m | 1:06AM2.30m | 1:42PM2.12m | 2:10AM2.19m | 2:45PM2.03m | 3:15AM2.11m | 3:47PM1.98m | 4:20AM2.06m | 4:51PM1.96m | 5:21AM2.04m | 5:56PM2.00m | 6:17AM2.06m | 6:50PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.54m | 7:30AM0.60m | 7:48PM0.66m | 8:32AM0.67m | 8:52PM0.74m | 9:34AM0.72m | 9:58PM0.78m | 10:38AM0.72m | 11:05PM0.77m | 11:40AM0.68m | 00:08AM0.72m | 12:34PM0.62m | 1:01AM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNE 10 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 10 | SW 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 83 | 82 | 154 | 328 | 313 | 200 | 472 | 1077 | 1169 | 591 | 1400 | 2865 | 1959 | 1255 | 790 | 441 | 618 | 286 | 220 | 181 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 18 | SW 13 | NE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 57 | 125 | 37 | 246 | 208 | 254 | 120 | 1289 | 919 | 361 | 488 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 80 | 690 | 356 | 449 | 282 | 236 | 192 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | W 13 | WSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | — | — | SSE 6 | SW 13 | — | — | NW 8 | SSW 17 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 42 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 78 | — | — | 18 | 552 | — | — | 3 | 166 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 108 | 254 | 313 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 11 | ESE 5 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 11 | — | — | ENE 2 | — | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 139 | 175 | 292 | 443 | 654 | 992 | 1267 | 1941 | 33 | 1326 | 1518 | 1178 | 1001 | 893 | 639 | 242 | — | — | 1 | — | 99 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 89 | 79 | 200 | 200 | 89 | 200 | 200 | 79 | 200 | 309 | 309 | 309 | 79 | 5 | 32 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Herangi Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 53 km (33 miles) away.
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