Surf Forecasts:
Herbertville surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Jun 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 (Jun 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herbertville over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 20 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9181 | 2499 | 1361 | 772 | 1401 | 843 | 415 | 250 | 226 | 132 | 206 | 198 | 96 | 137 | 180 | 99 | 61 | 360 | 170 | 183 | 223 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:37PM1.31m | 00:58AM1.38m | 1:30PM1.37m | 1:52AM1.41m | 2:25PM1.45m | 2:49AM1.45m | 3:21PM1.53m | 3:47AM1.48m | 4:19PM1.61m | 4:45AM1.52m | 5:16PM1.67m | 5:44AM1.55m | 6:14PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47PM0.25m | 7:17AM0.19m | 7:41PM0.21m | 8:09AM0.15m | 8:39PM0.17m | 9:03AM0.10m | 9:38PM0.12m | 9:59AM0.06m | 10:38PM0.07m | 10:57AM0.02m | 11:38PM0.03m | 11:55AM-0.01m | 00:37AM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | S 7 | S 11 |
| kJ | 6415 | 748 | 800 | 772 | 1401 | 843 | 415 | 250 | 226 | 132 | 132 | 131 | 96 | 137 | 180 | 99 | 61 | 106 | 46 | 183 | 223 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 20 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 793 | 351 | 30 | 49 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 206 | 198 | 80 | 69 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 5 | 73 | 4 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | SSE 14 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SE 15 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | S 12 | ESE 9 | S 18 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | E 14 | SE 11 | E 13 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 419 | 77 | 98 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 26 | — | — | 20 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | — | S 7 | S 6 | — | WNW 2 |
| kJ | 9181 | 2499 | 1361 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 360 | 170 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
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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).
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