Whatarangi Point and Bombora Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.47° S 175.21° E

Whatarangi Point and Bombora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whatarangi Point and Bombora sea temperature is
11.8° C
0.2° 

Whatarangi Point and Bombora surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whatarangi Point and Bombora surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 9,577 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 19th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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0
0
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1
1
0
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2
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3
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
S
9
4
S
9
3
S
8
2.3
S
8
0.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
9
5
SSW
10
6
SSW
12
4.5
S
12
4
SSW
14
2.5
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.5
S
16
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
12
1
S
11
1
S
11
1.7
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2879
2430
1418
632
293
833
2120
4810
9577
5952
6217
2507
997
655
457
1204
980
537
251
256
177
Wind (km/h)
35
S
30
S
25
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
10
SSW
5
W
5
S
10
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:49PM1.32m
8:16AM1.25m
8:43PM1.26m
9:11AM1.24m
9:36PM1.22m
10:04AM1.23m
10:28PM1.18m
10:54AM1.22m
11:17PM1.14m
11:42AM1.21m
00:03AM1.12m
12:27PM1.21m
00:48AM1.10m
Low Tide
1:38PM0.03m
2:11AM0.06m
2:34PM0.07m
3:02AM0.09m
3:29PM0.11m
3:52AM0.13m
4:21PM0.16m
4:40AM0.16m
5:11PM0.19m
5:26AM0.20m
5:59PM0.22m
6:10AM0.22m
6:44PM0.24m
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7:09
7:07
7:05
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7:01
7:00
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5:37
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 mm
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Temp °C
7
8
8
8
8
9
10
8
9
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9
9
11
11
10
13
13
11
14
14
13
Feels °C
-1
0
0
3
4
1
3
1
1
3
4
5
9
9
7
8
8
7
9
9
7
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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.

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