Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 03 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
18.1° 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 Thursday (Feb 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Feb 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 5th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 5th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 4th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.8
NE
0.5
S
1.3
SW
3
S
2.5
S
2
SSE
1.5
SE
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.7
SSE
0.6
S
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)118107999810101010101010999121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5977571761342973615304305254164102674744424141284035
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
SE
10
WSW
30
WSW
30
SSW
25
S
10
SW
0
SSE
15
ENE
15
N
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
20
S
0
SSW
5
NNE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:06AM
1.62
7:31PM
1.47
7:59AM
1.60
8:24PM
1.45
8:50AM
1.56
9:16PM
1.43
9:40AM
1.51
10:07PM
1.41
10:29AM
1.46
10:56PM
1.39
11:17AM
1.40
11:44PM
1.36
12:05PM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:48AM
0.05
1:28PM
0.07
1:43AM
0.06
2:21PM
0.07
2:37AM
0.08
3:13PM
0.09
3:29AM
0.11
4:02PM
0.12
4:20AM
0.15
4:49PM
0.16
5:10AM
0.20
5:35PM
0.20
5:58AM
0.25
6:21PM
0.25
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:30-
Sunset--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:28--8:25--8:24--8:23
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--211----------------
Temp. °C241919171516131717142324172525192119172324
Feels °C (?)25191913911111515112021142222161917192223
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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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