
Surf Forecasts:
Herangi Beach surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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+) | 9PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herangi Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1028 | 2233 | 1568 | 1229 | 251 | 1018 | 1686 | 1349 | 834 | 865 | 1144 | 1552 | 1374 | 1123 | 992 | 1363 | 1158 | 2513 | 2247 | 1812 | 1285 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:02PM1.94m | 4:31AM1.97m | 5:12PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:17PM0.84m | 10:51AM0.77m | 11:26PM0.85m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | NNE 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
1028 | 204 | 1568 | 1229 | 1008 | 1018 | 1686 | 1349 | 834 | 865 | 1144 | 1552 | 1374 | 1123 | 992 | 1363 | 933 | 2513 | 2247 | 1812 | 1285 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | WSW 18 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | ENE 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 17 | WNW 6 | ENE 8 | WNW 6 | NE 8 |
215 | 123 | 151 | 121 | 251 | 458 | 35 | 33 | 369 | 528 | 962 | 7 | 238 | 151 | 63 | 28 | 1158 | 59 | 23 | 21 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | SW 16 | WSW 15 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 | — | SW 20 | W 7 | — | — | ENE 8 | SW 21 |
266 | — | 264 | 158 | 94 | 65 | 162 | 156 | 22 | 12 | 12 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 99 | 17 | — | — | 23 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 2233 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 442 | — | — | — | 23 | 45 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 46 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 523 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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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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