Tora-Bombora Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Wairarapa)
Photo credit: Louis Murphy-Harris
Surf Break: Tora-Bombora
| Name: | Tora-Bombora |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Tora-Bombora in the Waiararpa is an exposed reef break that only works when conditions are just right. Summer in particular tends to be flat. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. There is a left hand reef break. Best around high tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Tora-Bombora Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram shows the range of swells directed at Tora-Bombora through a typical y... (show all text)
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Also see Tora-Bombora surf quality by season and Tora-Bombora surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tora-Bombora |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tora-Bombora:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Tora Point | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Tora-Stix | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Tora-Shipwreck | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | White rock | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Dee Dees | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tora-Bombora: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4382 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4441 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4691 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4753 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4889 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tora-Bombora: |
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| Closest tide station | Cape Palliser, New Zealand | 15 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Cape Palliser, New Zealand(2) | 15 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Wellington, New Zealand | 42 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Wellington, New Zealand (2) | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Porirua Harbour (Plimmerton), New Zealand | 47 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tora-Bombora: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 139 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 140 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 151 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 151 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 154 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tora-Bombora: |
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| Closest city location | Waipawa (New Zealand) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Upper Hutt (New Zealand) | 35 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lower Hutt (New Zealand) | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Masterton (New Zealand) | 38 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wellington (New Zealand) | 42 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Tora-Bombora is Masterton Airport (MRO) in New Zealand, 60 km (37 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Tora-Bombora is Wellington International Airport (WLG), also in New Zealand, 64 km (40 miles) away.
- Third is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand, 81 km (50 miles) away.
- Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in New Zealand is 132 km (82 miles) away.
- Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Tora-Bombora and is 139 km (86 miles) away.
