Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 13 Feb 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
18.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Herbertville this week:

The surf forecast for Herbertville over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 12 days are 7.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 13th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)23ft (7.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 16th Feb)23ft (7.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herbertville over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 116mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, gales from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
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!
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3
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NE
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.8
SSW
3.5
SSW
5
SSW
7
SSW
4
SSW
4
SSW
1.9
S
1.3
SSW
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SSW
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.7
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
E
Period(s) (?)6877681112101010101211119109121010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)253240121892451951543113237385033386692892201721771467741145250204
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
10
N
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
50
SSW
55
WSW
65
W
45
WNW
30
W
10
NW
10
NW
10
NE
10
W
5
WNW
10
SSE
20
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:40AM
1.33
4:00PM
1.25
4:27AM
1.35
4:47PM
1.26
5:14AM
1.38
5:34PM
1.27
6:01AM
1.41
6:21PM
1.30
6:47AM
1.43
7:08PM
1.33
7:33AM
1.46
7:55PM
1.36
8:20AM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:22PM
0.33
9:56AM
0.35
10:08PM
0.31
10:44AM
0.33
10:55PM
0.29
11:32AM
0.30
11:42PM
0.25
12:20PM
0.26
12:30AM
0.22
1:07PM
0.22
1:18AM
0.19
1:54PM
0.19
2:07AM
0.16
Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43
Sunset8:19--8:17--8:16--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:10--
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light rain
heavy rain
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rain showers
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
321---532541------1-----
Temp. °C232018171614121516171621191820201622221919
Feels °C (?)20221513125279131419181820201519191716
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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 12 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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