Surf Forecasts:
Whatarangi Point and Bombora surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,074 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whatarangi Point and Bombora this week:
The surf forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whatarangi Point and Bombora in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Fri 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NW 6 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 41 | 137 | 94 | 71 | 135 | 189 | 199 | 126 | 199 | 108 | 77 | 157 | 1491 | 201 | 1210 | 593 | 604 | 1505 | 2883 | 2285 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:17AM1.24m | 2:48PM1.36m | 3:14AM1.26m | 3:45PM1.43m | 4:12AM1.28m | 4:43PM1.48m | 5:11AM1.30m | 5:42PM1.51m | 6:10AM1.31m | 6:41PM1.52m | 7:09AM1.31m | 7:40PM1.50m | 8:08AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28AM0.07m | 9:07PM0.06m | 9:24AM0.03m | 10:08PM0.03m | 10:23AM-0.00m | 11:09PM-0.00m | 11:22AM-0.03m | 00:10AM-0.02m | 12:22PM-0.05m | 1:09AM-0.03m | 1:22PM-0.05m | 2:08AM-0.03m | 2:21PM-0.04m | ||||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
— | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | S 5 | SSW 10 | NNW 4 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
25 | 16 | 137 | 94 | 58 | 135 | 189 | 128 | 114 | 199 | 59 | 36 | 157 | 2 | 181 | 1210 | 593 | 604 | 1505 | 2883 | 2285 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | S 16 | SE 13 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | S 14 | ESE 12 | SSW 11 | E 12 | E 11 | SSW 15 | — | — | — |
29 | 41 | 53 | 44 | 71 | 27 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 52 | 95 | 77 | 107 | 14 | 123 | 3 | 3 | 300 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SE 9 | WNW 4 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 13 | E 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | SE 11 | — | — | — |
41 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 4 | — | 201 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — | NW 3 | SSW 14 | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 53 | 71 | 199 | 126 | 134 | 108 | — | 12 | 1491 | — | — | 7 | 16 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 95 | 83 | 83 | 27 | 72 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Whatarangi Point and Bombora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whatarangi Point and Bombora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whatarangi Point and Bombora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whatarangi Point and Bombora 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 (Whatarangi Point and Bombora) 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 Whatarangi Point and Bombora 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.
Whatarangi Bombora is 35 km (22 miles) from Lower Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











