Herangi Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 NZST
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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
18.5° 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 Sunday (May 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 14th May)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sat
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
0
0
!
!
!
!
!
!
4
4
3
5
!
!
5
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
12
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
11
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.6
SW
21
3
SW
18
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3352
3410
1850
5001
5809
5338
4181
3250
2681
1819
1486
1302
2093
6063
5223
3573
1888
1480
1116
1006
846
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
35
SW
30
WSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
2:51AM1.94m
3:29PM1.84m
3:54AM1.96m
4:29PM1.88m
4:51AM2.01m
5:28PM1.96m
5:45AM2.11m
6:25PM2.08m
6:36AM2.22m
7:17PM2.23m
7:28AM2.33m
8:04PM2.38m
8:18AM2.42m
Low Tide
9:14AM0.85m
9:37PM0.85m
10:16AM0.78m
10:40PM0.78m
11:16AM0.67m
11:40PM0.67m
12:11PM0.53m
00:35AM0.54m
1:01PM0.39m
1:27AM0.41m
1:50PM0.28m
2:15AM0.30m
2:37PM0.20m
thunderstorm
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5:35
3
3
1
Temp °C
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
16
15
18
18
17
17
17
16
16
17
16
17
18
10
11
12
13
13
13
13
12
14
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
11
13
13
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
16
3
WSW
15
2.1
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
14
3
SW
18
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
1194
3410
1850
5001
5809
5338
4181
3250
2681
1819
1486
1302
1922
6063
5223
3573
1888
1480
1116
1006
846
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
13
0.8
NE
12
0.7
NE
12
0.5
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
SW
26
1
SW
24
1.6
SW
21
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
6
0.5
SW
20
Energy kJ
380
181
147
63
31
23
11
11
20
18
237
1061
2093
72
59
24
33
20
206
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.4
WSW
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.5
NE
7
Energy kJ
10
9
59
13
11
11
10
9
9
9
8
8
49
65
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
12
2.4
SW
11
3
WSW
11
0.6
E
3
1
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
3352
1273
1765
7
38
88
11
5
61
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
5
6
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
94
106
106
46
4
4
4
4
4
0
0
32
0
32
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
9
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
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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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