Surf Forecasts:
Herbertville surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Herbertville over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
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162 | 166 | 176 | 137 | 90 | 83 | 134 | 121 | 82 | 71 | 99 | 72 | 350 | 331 | 205 | 219 | 181 | 1102 | 1799 | 2235 | 1609 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 3:21PM1.53m | 3:47AM1.48m | 4:19PM1.61m | 4:45AM1.52m | 5:16PM1.67m | 5:44AM1.55m | 6:14PM1.71m | 6:41AM1.56m | 7:11PM1.73m | 7:39AM1.55m | 8:08PM1.71m | 8:36AM1.53m | 9:05PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:54PM-0.02m | 1:36AM-0.02m | 1:52PM-0.02m | 2:33AM-0.01m | 2:49PM-0.00m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
162 | 166 | 176 | 137 | 90 | 83 | 134 | 121 | 82 | 71 | 99 | 56 | 350 | 331 | 205 | 219 | 181 | 1102 | 1799 | 2235 | 1609 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 9 | SSW 6 | S 15 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
14 | 30 | 102 | 59 | 80 | 51 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 40 | 7 | 72 | 22 | 11 | 14 | 59 | 181 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSW 20 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | S 16 | SE 10 | E 15 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | NE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 19 | E 18 | SE 18 |
9 | 38 | 7 | 17 | 26 | 45 | 15 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 2 | — | WNW 2 | NW 2 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 2 | NE 10 | NNE 4 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 71 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










