Herbertville Surf Break

Herbertville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.50° S 176.59° E

Issued: 11 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Herbertville sea temperature is
13.2° 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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
1
2
2
2
0
!
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
13
1.5
E
12
1.4
E
12
1.8
ENE
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
9
3
NE
9
2
NE
8
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.6
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
806
529
459
418
347
296
367
613
649
529
802
224
159
156
125
110
1469
482
408
359
577
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
NE
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
10
NNE
0
NNW
35
NE
20
NE
5
NW
5
WSW
25
SE
30
E
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:33PM1.41m
6:54AM1.28m
7:17PM1.41m
7:37AM1.27m
8:00PM1.40m
8:20AM1.26m
8:42PM1.39m
9:03AM1.25m
9:24PM1.38m
9:47AM1.26m
10:07PM1.38m
10:32AM1.28m
10:52PM1.38m
Low Tide
12:18PM0.28m
00:55AM0.29m
1:03PM0.27m
1:40AM0.28m
1:47PM0.26m
2:24AM0.27m
2:30PM0.27m
3:07AM0.26m
3:13PM0.27m
3:48AM0.26m
3:57PM0.27m
4:30AM0.24m
4:43PM0.26m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
 mm
9
5
Temp °C
11
12
10
11
12
10
12
12
10
11
13
10
14
15
12
14
13
10
12
13
12
Feels °C
8
9
7
8
9
7
8
7
6
7
9
5
12
13
11
7
8
7
9
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.4
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
13
1.5
E
12
1.4
E
12
1.5
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
E
10
0.9
NE
8
0.8
E
9
2.2
ENE
9
0.5
E
10
1.4
ENE
9
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
11
Energy kJ
806
529
459
418
347
296
367
613
649
529
553
224
90
156
82
110
783
45
297
354
577
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
S
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.9
E
10
0.7
NE
7
0.8
E
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
9
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
Energy kJ
312
305
355
201
184
62
58
11
21
7
7
3
159
46
125
9
32
41
408
359
378
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
S
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
116
67
42
22
7
20
5
6
4
35
74
156
86
85
72
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.7
NNE
4
1.8
ENE
11
1.4
NE
7
0.3
NW
3
1.1
NE
7
1.2
ENE
6
3
NE
9
2
NE
8
Energy kJ
1
2
12
802
183
1
102
107
1469
482
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
130
0
0
0
136
137
0
11
222
135
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
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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