Herangi Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° S 172.68° E

Herangi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Herangi Beach sea temperature is
15.7° C
0.3° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 24th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 24th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
3
4
!
!
!
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2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.9
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
9
1.4
SW
16
3
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2383
1779
1190
999
778
813
499
355
295
241
681
631
940
4412
5020
4176
3563
2390
2056
1804
1770
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
5
E
0
NNW
0
NNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
SSE
5
SE
10
NE
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:15PM1.94m
2:45AM1.86m
3:24PM1.85m
4:04AM1.80m
4:55PM1.84m
5:25AM1.81m
6:07PM1.91m
6:30AM1.89m
6:59PM2.02m
7:22AM1.99m
7:42PM2.14m
8:05AM2.10m
8:20PM2.26m
Low Tide
8:39PM0.92m
9:00AM0.89m
9:48PM1.00m
10:18AM0.96m
11:16PM1.00m
11:45AM0.93m
00:28AM0.92m
12:48PM0.83m
1:18AM0.80m
1:36PM0.70m
1:58AM0.67m
2:15PM0.57m
2:34AM0.54m
clear
clear
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cloud
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rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:00
6:58
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:01
6:01
6:02
6:04
6:04
6:05
6:06
 mm
1
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
14
14
14
13
16
16
15
15
15
15
Feels °C
10
9
9
11
12
12
11
11
10
9
10
11
12
12
11
15
14
14
13
13
13
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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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