Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 05 Apr 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
16.1° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 6th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 8th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 8th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sat
11
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
3
0
2
2
1
1
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3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
2.3
S
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)10691010101010889999910107101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3434691353162814785295078971302865612440405313262572279403396
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
15
S
15
SSE
5
N
10
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
5
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
5
W
15
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
25
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offononglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:41AM
1.37
9:04PM
1.42
9:27AM
1.35
9:48PM
1.41
10:12AM
1.33
10:33PM
1.39
10:56AM
1.30
11:17PM
1.37
11:41AM
1.27
12:02AM
1.35
12:25PM
1.24
12:47AM
1.33
1:10PM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:37AM
0.21
2:55PM
0.22
3:23AM
0.22
3:39PM
0.25
4:09AM
0.25
4:23PM
0.28
4:54AM
0.27
5:07PM
0.30
5:39AM
0.30
5:51PM
0.32
6:24AM
0.32
6:34PM
0.34
7:08AM
0.33
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sat
11
Sunrise-7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:37--7:37-
Sunset--7:00--6:59--6:57--6:55--6:53--6:52--6:51
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171515161817161717161920162122151413141415
Feels °C (?)1513141615141312131118211320221510891113
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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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