Herangi Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 12 Dec 2025 NZDT
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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
18.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herangi Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 7PM. 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 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 13th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 17th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 17th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herangi Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
!
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)131313131312121212111214131317161514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)118289111628218787365465113612451973502152081098313730343517280524262187
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
35
S
25
S
15
ESE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
SW
25
SW
15
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:01PM
2.05
4:31AM
1.92
5:00PM
1.98
5:33AM
1.90
6:01PM
1.95
6:42AM
1.92
7:01PM
1.96
7:40AM
1.99
7:54PM
2.00
8:26AM
2.08
8:40PM
2.05
9:05AM
2.17
9:21PM
2.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:21PM
0.75
10:44AM
0.83
11:20PM
0.77
11:49AM
0.85
12:23AM
0.76
12:55PM
0.82
1:21AM
0.72
1:52PM
0.77
2:10AM
0.66
2:37PM
0.72
2:53AM
0.62
3:17PM
0.67
3:32AM
0.58
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-8:35--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------2--11-1
Temp. °C181817202018202019202119212119181817171818
Feels °C (?)121212181615161517171818202018141314121313
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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 12 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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