Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 12 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
18.2° 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 Friday (Feb 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 13th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 15th Feb)20ft (6.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 15th Feb)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
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2
4
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1
ENE
0.4
S
1.9
NE
0.9
ENE
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
4
S
4.5
S
5.5
SSW
5
S
4
S
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.4
S
2.1
SSW
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)1091069777810111212111110109888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)88806975263518951270631054796843363594283312221671124660439326149
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
30
NE
5
NNW
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
40
SW
40
SSW
25
WSW
25
W
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
WSW
15
S
5
WNW
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassonglassglasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:26PM
1.25
2:52AM
1.32
3:13PM
1.25
3:40AM
1.33
4:00PM
1.25
4:27AM
1.35
4:47PM
1.26
5:14AM
1.38
5:34PM
1.27
6:01AM
1.41
6:21PM
1.30
6:47AM
1.43
7:08PM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:36PM
0.33
9:08AM
0.35
9:22PM
0.33
9:56AM
0.35
10:08PM
0.31
10:44AM
0.33
10:55PM
0.29
11:32AM
0.30
11:42PM
0.25
12:20PM
0.26
12:30AM
0.22
1:07PM
0.22
1:18AM
0.19
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:41--
Sunset-8:21--8:19--8:17--8:16--8:15--8:14--8:13-
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clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202119232219161815171715171614171614191817
Feels °C (?)181818201920121310998121314161414171716
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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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