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Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 14 Jan 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
17.4° 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 Thursday (Jan 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 18th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.8
S
2.1
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SE
Period(s) (?)1099991313137778999998888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14681555739909917810623622944366068270067356035823318782
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
15
SE
5
ENE
15
NE
5
ENE
5
NNW
10
S
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
15
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		glassglassoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononononononononcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:04PM
1.26
3:31AM
1.32
3:51PM
1.26
4:18AM
1.34
4:38PM
1.26
5:04AM
1.36
5:24PM
1.27
5:50AM
1.38
6:09PM
1.28
6:35AM
1.41
6:54PM
1.28
7:20AM
1.42
7:39PM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:14PM
0.31
9:45AM
0.35
10:00PM
0.32
10:33AM
0.34
10:46PM
0.31
11:21AM
0.33
11:32PM
0.29
12:09PM
0.31
12:18AM
0.27
12:55PM
0.29
1:03AM
0.25
1:41PM
0.26
1:48AM
0.23
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-8:45--8:45--8:44--8:44--8:43--8:43--8:42-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211916171818181815161614141514151515151514
Feels °C (?)191715172020171713111110911910911111111
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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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