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Herbertville Surf Forecast
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Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Herbertville this week:
The surf forecast for Herbertville over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 14th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herbertville over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | |
3208 | 2412 | 2151 | 882 | 492 | 1591 | 1505 | 1001 | 660 | 607 | 563 | 227 | 346 | 356 | 188 | 140 | 85 | 83 | 84 | 58 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | off | |
High Tide | 2:22AM1.40m | 2:52PM1.39m | 3:16AM1.44m | 3:47PM1.47m | 4:12AM1.48m | 4:42PM1.56m | 5:08AM1.51m | 5:38PM1.63m | 6:05AM1.54m | 6:34PM1.68m | 7:02AM1.56m | 7:31PM1.71m | 7:59AM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.24m | 8:39AM0.18m | 9:03PM0.19m | 9:31AM0.13m | 10:01PM0.13m | 10:26AM0.08m | 10:59PM0.08m | 11:21AM0.04m | 11:58PM0.04m | 12:18PM0.01m | 00:57AM0.00m | 1:15PM-0.01m | 1:55AM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | 5:01 |
1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 11 | S 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
 kJ | 28 | 2412 | 1439 | 28 | 492 | 1591 | 1505 | 1001 | 660 | 607 | 64 | 227 | 51 | 32 | 188 | 140 | 42 | 34 | 84 | 58 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 19 | ENE 9 | SSE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 16 | ENE 11 | S 20 | E 10 | S 15 | SSW 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 22 | 192 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 122 | 65 | 7 | 52 | 72 | 84 | 30 | 29 | 85 | 83 | 20 | 13 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | E 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | ENE 11 | S 22 | NE 9 | S 22 | S 20 | E 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 95 | 46 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 68 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 4 | 40 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | SSW 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | 3208 | — | 2151 | 882 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 563 | 99 | 346 | 356 | — | — | — | 45 | 25 | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 263 | 82 | 54 | 54 | 11 | 11 | 54 | 11 | 11 | 101 | 21 | 104 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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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