Herbertville surf break

Herbertville surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 15 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
17.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Monday (Dec 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Herbertville in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 15th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 18th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 18th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 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 22°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ENE
0.2
SSW
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
0.9
ENE
1.1
SW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.3
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)69777858999887135888910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3181601432111014756910154693431676127354815316194135205
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
20
NE
20
NW
10
NNE
35
W
30
WNW
10
W
30
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
5
NE
20
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
NW
15
SSW
15
S
20
NW
25
WNW
30
W
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:52PM
1.31
3:22AM
1.31
3:39PM
1.28
4:08AM
1.32
4:26PM
1.27
4:53AM
1.34
5:12PM
1.27
5:38AM
1.37
5:58PM
1.28
6:22AM
1.39
6:43PM
1.29
7:07AM
1.41
7:27PM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:07PM
0.26
9:32AM
0.32
9:52PM
0.28
10:21AM
0.33
10:36PM
0.30
11:08AM
0.32
11:21PM
0.30
11:55AM
0.31
12:06AM
0.29
12:42PM
0.30
12:51AM
0.28
1:28PM
0.29
1:36AM
0.27
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--
Sunset-8:38--8:39--8:40--8:40--8:42--8:42--8:43-
clear
clear
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part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202020221715151513181816222018151315182015
Feels °C (?)1817162015101288161612171414141010121411
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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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