Herangi Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° S 172.68° E

Herangi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Herangi Beach sea temperature is
15.9°C
0.4° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 15,264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. 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 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 19th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 19th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 21st Sep)18ft (5.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
12
6.5
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11
2.3
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15
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7218
10138
2520
7112
6734
6953
7262
8064
9433
15264
12385
6619
3419
2125
2570
6080
6324
6984
7056
6129
4351
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
55
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
35
W
30
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30
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25
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10
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20
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15
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30
SSW
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25
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15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:33PM1.97m
2:05AM1.85m
2:38PM1.86m
3:23AM1.77m
4:04PM1.82m
4:42AM1.77m
5:22PM1.87m
5:51AM1.84m
6:20PM1.97m
6:46AM1.94m
7:06PM2.09m
7:32AM2.06m
7:45PM2.22m
Low Tide
8:00PM0.91m
8:18AM0.89m
9:06PM0.99m
9:31AM0.97m
10:28PM1.00m
10:59AM0.95m
11:47PM0.92m
12:09PM0.84m
00:43AM0.77m
1:00PM0.69m
1:25AM0.61m
1:41PM0.54m
2:02AM0.46m
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6:22
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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