Herangi Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° S 172.68° E

Herangi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Herangi Beach sea temperature is
15.8°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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 13,996 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 12th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 12th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Fri
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5.5
SW
18
5
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
5
SW
16
5
SW
17
4.5
SW
17
4
SW
16
3.5
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16
3.5
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15
3
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14
2.5
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14
2.4
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15
2.1
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14
1.6
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14
1.4
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13
1.1
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13
1.6
SW
12
2
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15
1.9
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19072
14556
11346
10626
12493
13042
12152
8773
6368
5091
3644
2708
2416
1688
975
673
424
736
1672
1242
Wind (km/h)
40
SSW
35
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
5
SW
5
WNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
N
20
NNE
20
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High Tide
9:24PM2.54m
9:45AM2.46m
10:02PM2.53m
10:22AM2.45m
10:38PM2.46m
10:57AM2.40m
11:12PM2.37m
11:31AM2.32m
11:46PM2.24m
12:06PM2.22m
00:22AM2.11m
12:45PM2.10m
1:06AM1.97m
Low Tide
3:15PM0.24m
3:37AM0.21m
3:54PM0.23m
4:16AM0.22m
4:32PM0.28m
4:53AM0.27m
5:08PM0.37m
5:29AM0.36m
5:45PM0.50m
6:05AM0.48m
6:24PM0.64m
6:42AM0.62m
7:08PM0.78m
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Temp °C
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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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