Herbertville Surf Break

Herbertville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.50° S 176.59° E

Issued: 11 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Herbertville sea temperature is
13.7° C

Normal for this time of year

Herbertville surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Herbertville surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 3,916 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with SSW swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 16th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 22nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 22nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
1
1
0
0
0
3
!
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
14
1.2
SSW
14
1
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
11
2.2
S
17
2.2
S
17
1.5
S
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
S
15
0.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
12
3
S
16
2.4
S
14
1.7
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
88
86
206
605
411
806
711
383
2927
2794
951
484
294
145
110
149
537
3916
2441
1003
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
S
10
NNW
30
W
25
SSW
5
SE
10
N
10
NW
10
SW
0
NW
10
NNE
15
NNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
10
S
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
off
High Tide
6:14PM1.71m
6:41AM1.56m
7:11PM1.73m
7:39AM1.55m
8:08PM1.71m
8:36AM1.53m
9:05PM1.68m
9:34AM1.49m
10:00PM1.62m
10:30AM1.45m
10:55PM1.54m
11:26AM1.42m
11:49PM1.47m
Low Tide
11:55AM-0.01m
00:37AM-0.00m
12:54PM-0.02m
1:36AM-0.02m
1:52PM-0.02m
2:33AM-0.01m
2:49PM-0.00m
3:30AM0.00m
3:46PM0.04m
4:25AM0.04m
4:42PM0.09m
5:18AM0.08m
5:37PM0.15m
light rain
light rain
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
5
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
11
11
11
14
13
10
12
13
11
12
13
13
15
16
16
14
13
13
13
13
12
Feels °C
8
9
5
9
8
7
9
11
8
11
11
7
9
12
11
14
12
12
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
10
0.1
SE
11
1.2
S
8
1.5
S
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
11
2.2
S
17
2.2
S
17
1.5
S
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
S
15
0.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
12
3
S
16
2.4
S
14
1.7
S
13
Energy kJ
70
55
86
122
5
163
806
711
383
2927
2794
951
484
294
145
110
149
537
3916
2441
1003
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.1
E
12
1
S
14
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.8
S
15
0.1
NE
19
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NE
13
0.6
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
E
10
0.8
SSE
5
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.4
ENE
5
Energy kJ
11
54
41
206
3
411
13
5
287
15
13
28
89
38
26
41
17
28
17
16
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
14
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
18
0.3
NE
11
0.2
ESE
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
14
10
16
14
4
14
5
5
6
18
26
17
16
14
14
18
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.7
W
3
1.2
SSW
14
0.6
NNW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
W
4
0.3
NNW
2
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
SW
3
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
4
Energy kJ
109
88
11
605
6
7
3
9
1
10
1
19
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
5
1
4
Distance (km)
11
11
0
52
101
19
0
0
11
0
0
0
80
11
19
11
82
0
21
116
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
6
5
4
3
2
1
2
2
5
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
6
5
4
3
5
3
6
8
6
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
6
6
7
4
5
4
9
8
6
5
5
5
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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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