Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

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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
16.0° 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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 16 days are 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
!
0
0
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
3
ENE
4
ENE
4.5
ENE
2.2
E
2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.8
SSW
1.2
S
1.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.5
E
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)1011101012111091413131212111181011101212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)46391714323675619010667573008204173832781778861873204471807772
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
20
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
50
W
15
NW
10
N
15
NW
20
NW
15
W
15
NW
25
W
10
SW
30
WNW
25
W
10
SE
25
WNW
20
NNW
15
N
10
N
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:32AM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:18PM
0.34
6:53AM
0.33
Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45
Sunset5:50--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:42--5:40--
part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-11118-6-------2------
Temp. °C181819191919181617161417171616151419201921
Feels °C (?)15151413181717141313111214111212916171719
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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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