Surf Forecasts:
Herangi Beach surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Herangi Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) 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 1.9m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herangi Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Sat 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
979 | 928 | 877 | 905 | 669 | 1129 | 966 | 3136 | 2457 | 1919 | 2063 | 1778 | 555 | 1853 | 2802 | 2710 | 1849 | 1324 | 1169 | 1990 | 2032 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 8:01AM2.35m | 8:35PM2.48m | 8:56AM2.42m | 9:24PM2.57m | 9:48AM2.46m | 10:14PM2.61m | 10:39AM2.45m | 11:04PM2.58m | 11:31AM2.39m | 11:55PM2.50m | 12:23PM2.30m | 00:47AM2.39m | 1:16PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:56AM0.42m | 2:20PM0.33m | 2:49AM0.34m | 3:12PM0.28m | 3:39AM0.30m | 4:02PM0.26m | 4:31AM0.30m | 4:51PM0.29m | 5:23AM0.35m | 5:41PM0.37m | 6:16AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.47m | 7:09AM0.51m | ||||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NNE 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
979 | 928 | 877 | 701 | 480 | 1129 | 966 | 3136 | 2457 | 1919 | 2063 | 1778 | 555 | 145 | 2802 | 2710 | 1849 | 1324 | 1169 | 1990 | 2032 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 20 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SW 16 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | SSW 15 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
39 | 13 | 552 | 905 | 669 | — | 145 | — | 28 | 47 | 61 | 83 | 80 | 159 | 105 | 103 | 119 | 137 | 294 | 65 | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | WSW 21 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | W 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | NE 11 | SW 22 | SW 21 |
22 | 178 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 9 | 37 | 123 | 173 | 196 | 188 | 96 | 118 | 162 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | SW 7 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 252 | 179 | — | — | 372 | 1853 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 630 | 46 | 4 | 46 | 80 | 94 | 70 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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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