Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 NZST
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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
13.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Herbertville surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,045 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NE 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 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 7th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
1
4
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NE
7
1.7
NE
8
2.5
NE
8
2.5
NE
8
2.5
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
NE
6
1
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.4
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.7
NE
8
0.7
ENE
8
4
SSW
8
4
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
379
344
813
1000
1175
600
378
267
200
108
83
61
54
88
222
309
211
60
52
1960
3867
Wind (km/h)
10
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
10
NW
20
WNW
25
W
15
W
10
WNW
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
15
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
SW
20
SSW
5
SSE
10
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
High Tide
6:19PM1.41m
6:41AM1.30m
7:03PM1.42m
7:25AM1.30m
7:47PM1.41m
8:08AM1.28m
8:30PM1.40m
8:51AM1.26m
9:12PM1.38m
9:34AM1.24m
9:54PM1.37m
10:17AM1.23m
10:37PM1.36m
Low Tide
12:05PM0.28m
00:40AM0.28m
12:50PM0.28m
1:25AM0.28m
1:34PM0.28m
2:10AM0.28m
2:18PM0.28m
2:54AM0.28m
3:01PM0.29m
3:37AM0.29m
3:43PM0.30m
4:20AM0.29m
4:25PM0.30m
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7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
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4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
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3
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
18
16
17
15
15
16
13
15
16
14
17
18
15
14
14
12
11
11
11
15
14
13
10
17
13
11
13
10
12
13
12
15
16
13
13
12
8
5
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
14
2.5
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
1.4
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.7
NE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
188
40
15
7
1175
600
378
267
200
108
83
61
11
16
16
309
211
60
52
55
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
11
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
17
6
2
7
14
35
59
6
40
35
16
6
6
2
11
24
20
40
4
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.3
NE
9
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
E
18
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
12
0.3
E
9
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
24
Energy kJ
14
3
5
6
20
2
2
13
12
6
6
4
12
15
10
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NE
7
1.7
NE
8
2.5
NE
8
2.5
NE
8
0.3
W
2
0.6
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NE
3
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NE
6
1
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
0.4
WSW
3
4
SSW
8
4
S
10
Energy kJ
379
344
813
1000
1
7
3
3
1
35
54
88
222
2
1960
3867
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
4
5
Distance (km)
0
28
116
135
0
11
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
0
11
82
101
21
21
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
8
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
5
5
9
8
6
8
9
9
9
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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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