Herbertville

📍 Local Knowledge

Herbertville in the Wairarapa is an exposed beach and reef break that offers pretty consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. This spot provides both left and right-hand waves across its beach and reef breaks, fueled by a mix of groundswells and windswells; while it is surfable at all tide stages and very rarely gets crowded, visitors should remain cautious of hazards like rip currents and rocks. The best conditions occur when a Southeast swell combines with North-northwest offshore winds, with April being the prime month for consistent, clean waves.