Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 18 Jun 2025 NZST
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Herbertville surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Herbertville sea temperature is
13.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Herbertville this week:

The surf forecast for Herbertville over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 23rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 23rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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

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Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1
ESE
2.2
S
1.8
SSW
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
3
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.9
NE
2.3
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
5.5
SSW
4
SSW
2.4
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)99917161114141313989888221613131212117789111213131313121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)428414371433433314379543568677966885382267133963954141147211378634633763673344429087518943286332216095959918631235736
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
10
W
10
NNW
20
NW
35
WNW
30
S
20
SSW
5
WSW
10
N
15
NNE
15
N
10
N
15
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
SE
5
WNW
5
W
5
E
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:31AM
1.31
10:53PM
1.45
11:22AM
1.34
11:45PM
1.45
12:16PM
1.39
12:40AM
1.46
1:12PM
1.44
1:37AM
1.47
2:10PM
1.50
2:35AM
1.48
3:08PM
1.56
3:34AM
1.49
4:06PM
1.61
4:32AM
1.50
5:03PM
1.65
5:29AM
1.51
5:59PM
1.66
6:25AM
1.50
6:54PM
1.65
7:20AM
1.48
7:48PM
1.63
8:14AM
1.45
8:41PM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:40PM
0.20
5:17AM
0.17
5:32PM
0.19
6:07AM
0.14
6:28PM
0.17
6:59AM
0.11
7:25PM
0.15
7:53AM
0.09
8:25PM
0.12
8:49AM
0.07
9:25PM
0.10
9:46AM
0.06
10:25PM
0.08
10:44AM
0.04
11:24PM
0.06
11:41AM
0.04
12:22AM
0.05
12:37PM
0.04
1:18AM
0.06
1:32PM
0.06
2:13AM
0.07
2:26PM
0.09
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise7:35--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:37--
Sunset-4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:53--4:53--4:53--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:55-
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Rain (mm)
---------------31---------3---------
Temp. °C1112111414131414121212912141412108811101213911151113139131311121211
Feels °C (?)101081098885665797745476995712898611109111110

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Herbertville Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Herbertville provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Herbertville can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Herbertville 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 (Herbertville) 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 Herbertville 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 The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Herbertville, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Palmerston North which is 84 km (52 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Masterton which is 94 km (58 miles) away and Hastings, 98 km (61 miles) away.

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