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Whatarangi Point and Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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Whatarangi Point and Bombora surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whatarangi Point and Bombora sea temperature is
14.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Thursday (May 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whatarangi Point and Bombora in the next 16 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 7th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 11th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 11th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | |
322 | 226 | 145 | 102 | 73 | 35 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 42 | 33 | 240 | 963 | 466 | 708 | 10894 | 17264 | 9067 | 4702 | 3424 | 2254 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 8:39PM1.21m | 9:04AM1.07m | 9:24PM1.20m | 9:48AM1.06m | 10:07PM1.18m | 10:30AM1.05m | 10:49PM1.17m | 11:12AM1.05m | 11:31PM1.17m | 11:54AM1.06m | 00:14AM1.18m | 12:38PM1.10m | 1:00AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM0.25m | 3:05AM0.23m | 3:10PM0.26m | 3:48AM0.24m | 3:52PM0.26m | 4:30AM0.24m | 4:33PM0.25m | 5:10AM0.23m | 5:14PM0.24m | 5:50AM0.22m | 5:57PM0.22m | 6:32AM0.20m | 6:43PM0.19m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | NW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
322 | 226 | 145 | 102 | 73 | 35 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 33 | 33 | — | 963 | 466 | 27 | 8491 | 17264 | 9067 | 4702 | 3424 | 2254 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 10 | E 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 12 | — | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 |
18 | 19 | 20 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 33 | 48 | 22 | 21 | 53 | — | 40 | 66 | 64 | 85 | 112 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SW 5 | — | NW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
178 | 202 | 63 | 21 | 61 | 87 | 77 | 105 | 469 | 509 | 297 | 240 | — | 99 | 708 | 10894 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 80 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 153 | 130 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 263 | 72 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 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.











