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Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 16 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
16.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Jan 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 16th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 16th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
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 (?)
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.2
S
1.7
S
1.9
S
1.8
S
1.9
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.9
SSE
2
SE
1.9
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
ESE
1.1
E
1
E
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)13131368889988888871312141212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9099133102337447459560547512489424291240135108163144320243220
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NE
40
NE
50
NE
45
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:04AM
1.44
8:24PM
1.30
8:48AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:26PM
0.24
2:34AM
0.21
3:11PM
0.21
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
Sunrise-6:00--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07-
Sunset--8:44--8:44--8:43--8:43--8:42--8:42--8:40
rain showers
light rain
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light rain
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part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
42-1-------11---51023-3
Temp. °C181716151516141515161717161818171717202416
Feels °C (?)19161412101110101011121312141313131212229
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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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