Herangi Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° S 172.68° E

Herangi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Herangi Beach sea temperature is
15.7° C
0.2° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 9,247 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 (Aug 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 15s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 15th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 15th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 17th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
16
2.5
SW
17
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
17
4
SW
16
4.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3.5
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15
3
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15
2.5
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14
3
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14
1.7
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13
3
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12
2.5
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12
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15
2.4
SW
14
2.2
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14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
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13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2328
3630
7056
7868
7881
9247
6281
5150
3563
2747
3682
954
2233
1849
1761
2383
1902
1190
984
852
791
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
45
S
40
S
25
S
25
SSW
25
SW
30
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
10
SE
5
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5
WSW
5
W
10
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
Wind State
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cross
cross
cross
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cross
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High Tide
10:49AM2.47m
11:08PM2.54m
11:28AM2.40m
11:45PM2.42m
12:06PM2.30m
00:22AM2.28m
12:44PM2.18m
1:00AM2.13m
1:25PM2.06m
1:45AM1.99m
2:15PM1.94m
2:45AM1.86m
3:24PM1.85m
Low Tide
4:58PM0.26m
5:25AM0.29m
5:38PM0.36m
6:04AM0.38m
6:18PM0.49m
6:43AM0.50m
7:00PM0.64m
7:22AM0.63m
7:45PM0.79m
8:05AM0.77m
8:39PM0.92m
9:00AM0.89m
9:48PM1.00m
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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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