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Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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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
13.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Herbertville surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,045 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herbertville over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 8 | S 10 | |
379 | 344 | 813 | 1000 | 1175 | 600 | 378 | 267 | 200 | 108 | 83 | 61 | 54 | 88 | 222 | 309 | 211 | 60 | 52 | 1960 | 3867 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 6:19PM1.41m | 6:41AM1.30m | 7:03PM1.42m | 7:25AM1.30m | 7:47PM1.41m | 8:08AM1.28m | 8:30PM1.40m | 8:51AM1.26m | 9:12PM1.38m | 9:34AM1.24m | 9:54PM1.37m | 10:17AM1.23m | 10:37PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:05PM0.28m | 00:40AM0.28m | 12:50PM0.28m | 1:25AM0.28m | 1:34PM0.28m | 2:10AM0.28m | 2:18PM0.28m | 2:54AM0.28m | 3:01PM0.29m | 3:37AM0.29m | 3:43PM0.30m | 4:20AM0.29m | 4:25PM0.30m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
188 | 40 | 15 | 7 | 1175 | 600 | 378 | 267 | 200 | 108 | 83 | 61 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 309 | 211 | 60 | 52 | 55 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | E 13 | E 10 |
17 | 6 | 2 | — | 7 | 14 | 35 | 59 | 6 | 40 | 35 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 20 | 40 | 4 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SW 11 | S 18 | SSW 10 | S 5 | S 5 | NE 9 | SSW 11 | — | E 18 | SW 12 | S 15 | S 12 | E 9 | SE 16 | S 24 |
14 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | W 2 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | NW 3 | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SSW 8 | S 10 |
379 | 344 | 813 | 1000 | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 35 | 54 | 88 | 222 | — | — | — | 2 | 1960 | 3867 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 116 | 135 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 82 | 101 | 21 | 21 |
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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.











