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West wind is the clean lane and southeast swell is the main trigger.
Surfable at all stages of the tide, but rips and rocks matter and the lineup almost never feels crowded.
Surf GuideWairarapa
Herbertville
Herbertville is a Wairarapa beach-and-reef break with a quiet, remote feel and enough shape to matter when the southeast pulse arrives. It is memorable because the coast feels exposed and technical without being a marquee name. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Herbertville in Wairarapa.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWairarapa, NZ
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