Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 29 Dec 2025 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 30th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 30th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 30th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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1
1
1
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ENE
0.4
ENE
1.5
E
3
SE
3.5
ESE
3
ESE
1.6
ENE
1.1
SE
1.9
ENE
2.3
NE
1.8
NE
1.6
NE
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
2
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
Period(s) (?)88589998687777987871211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)142612911932103149647014027766130925196488475371362242195172
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
30
ESE
10
NE
10
SSW
10
SE
10
ENE
10
N
15
N
15
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
25
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:46AM
1.35
1:08PM
1.42
1:40AM
1.41
2:03PM
1.44
2:37AM
1.47
3:01PM
1.45
3:35AM
1.54
4:00PM
1.48
4:33AM
1.60
5:00PM
1.50
5:31AM
1.65
5:58PM
1.52
6:29AM
1.68
6:56PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:57AM
0.21
7:28PM
0.15
7:53AM
0.18
8:21PM
0.13
8:52AM
0.15
9:16PM
0.10
9:52AM
0.12
10:13PM
0.07
10:52AM
0.09
11:11PM
0.04
11:52AM
0.06
12:10AM
0.02
12:51PM
0.04
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
Sunrise-5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:48-
Sunset--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:46--8:46--8:46--8:46
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-3834621-1---------3--
Temp. °C161615151818162019182223171917151515151516
Feels °C (?)151310101819151919192121141614131212131315
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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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