Herbertville Surf Break
Lat Long: 40.50° S 176.59° E

Herbertville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Herbertville

Issued: 11 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Herbertville sea temperature is
13.9° 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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, S swell with 6,466 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 4th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 9th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
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4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
2.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
9
0.5
S
12
2.4
SSW
6
2.5
SSW
8
1.9
S
10
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.8
SSW
10
2.3
S
9
3.5
S
14
3
S
19
3
S
18
2.4
S
16
2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
99
62
28
219
444
176
91
69
436
812
646
251
217
139
805
5681
6300
5268
3043
1370
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
NW
20
W
15
W
35
SSW
20
SSW
15
NNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
45
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
30
W
20
W
15
W
10
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:30PM1.40m
8:51AM1.26m
9:12PM1.38m
9:34AM1.24m
9:54PM1.37m
10:17AM1.23m
10:37PM1.36m
11:01AM1.23m
11:21PM1.35m
11:47AM1.26m
00:08AM1.36m
12:37PM1.31m
00:58AM1.38m
Low Tide
2:18PM0.28m
2:54AM0.28m
3:01PM0.29m
3:37AM0.29m
3:43PM0.30m
4:20AM0.29m
4:25PM0.30m
5:01AM0.28m
5:09PM0.29m
5:44AM0.26m
5:56PM0.28m
6:29AM0.23m
6:47PM0.25m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
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4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
5
1
2
Temp °C
15
18
15
16
16
15
16
16
14
12
12
11
15
15
14
11
11
11
12
13
13
Feels °C
12
15
13
16
15
14
13
13
10
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
6
5
8
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
9
0.5
S
12
0.4
NE
9
0.2
ENE
9
1.9
S
10
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.8
SSW
10
0.6
S
19
3.5
S
14
3
S
19
3
S
18
2.4
S
16
2
S
13
Energy kJ
130
99
62
28
104
188
176
91
69
20
8
646
251
217
139
251
5681
6300
5268
3043
1370
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.5
NE
7
0.1
NE
10
0.1
SE
16
0.1
NE
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.4
SW
13
1.7
SSW
20
Energy kJ
62
53
16
11
16
15
14
24
25
4
10
3
33
8
7
44
2345
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
E
12
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
NE
8
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.3
NE
9
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
3
3
10
11
6
1
4
14
14
8
4
8
8
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NNW
3
1.7
NE
6
2.1
NE
7
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
WSW
3
2.4
SSW
6
2.5
SSW
8
0.7
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.7
WSW
4
2.3
S
9
Energy kJ
6
11
1
219
444
3
5
436
812
13
6
13
805
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
4
9
6
5
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
11
0
116
54
0
52
52
267
101
54
21
21
11
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
4
3
3
2
8
9
7
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
4
4
3
2
5
6
8
9
8
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
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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