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 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whatarangi Point and Bombora sea temperature is
12.1° C
0.1° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 10,343 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 4th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri morning).

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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2
2
3
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
14
5.5
SSW
13
5.5
SSW
11
5.5
SSW
11
4
S
12
3
S
12
2.2
S
11
1.8
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.9
S
16
1.8
S
14
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
411
519
2144
9541
8256
7193
4359
2543
1151
727
443
247
1832
1321
775
433
282
202
154
107
83
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
35
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
NW
10
NNE
30
NW
30
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
S
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:30PM1.18m
8:54AM1.12m
9:18PM1.18m
9:43AM1.16m
10:07PM1.18m
10:34AM1.22m
10:58PM1.19m
11:26AM1.27m
11:51PM1.21m
12:20PM1.33m
00:45AM1.23m
1:16PM1.38m
1:40AM1.25m
Low Tide
2:19PM0.20m
2:51AM0.19m
3:08PM0.19m
3:36AM0.18m
3:59PM0.17m
4:23AM0.15m
4:51PM0.15m
5:11AM0.13m
5:45PM0.12m
6:01AM0.10m
6:40PM0.10m
6:54AM0.06m
7:36PM0.07m
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Temp °C
13
15
8
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11
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10
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11
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Feels °C
10
12
5
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3
3
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4
4
6
11
12
8
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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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