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Herangi Beach Surf Forecast
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Surf Forecasts:
Herangi Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.8° 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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 13s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 9th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herangi Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 403 | 270 | 659 | 1336 | 1679 | 1764 | 655 | 903 | 826 | 1063 | 2140 | 3352 | 5060 | 5024 | 1005 | 240 | 403 | 617 | 3319 | 3114 | 2838 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:27AM 2.11 | 12:49PM 1.96 | 1:15AM 1.99 | 1:48PM 1.85 | 2:19AM 1.89 | 3:02PM 1.78 | 3:37AM 1.85 | 4:15PM 1.78 | 4:49AM 1.89 | 5:21PM 1.84 | 5:48AM 1.99 | 6:19PM 1.95 | 6:37AM 2.12 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:49AM 0.80 | 7:06PM 0.78 | 7:41AM 0.90 | 7:59PM 0.89 | 8:45AM 0.96 | 9:09PM 0.94 | 9:59AM 0.95 | 10:27PM 0.91 | 11:13AM 0.86 | 11:36PM 0.80 | 12:12PM 0.70 | 12:31AM 0.65 | 12:59PM 0.53 | |||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 13 | 7 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | |
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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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