
Surf Forecasts:
Whatarangi Point and Bombora surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 2,578 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
142 | 223 | 206 | 98 | 95 | 86 | 116 | 115 | 102 | 66 | 277 | 231 | 278 | 499 | 2270 | 1382 | 1996 | 1782 | 1017 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:33AM1.09m | 3:58PM1.22m | 4:17AM1.08m | 4:43PM1.22m | 5:02AM1.08m | 5:28PM1.21m | 5:47AM1.07m | 6:13PM1.20m | 6:33AM1.07m | 6:59PM1.19m | 7:19AM1.08m | 7:44PM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:34PM0.26m | 9:39AM0.23m | 10:20PM0.26m | 10:24AM0.22m | 11:06PM0.25m | 11:10AM0.21m | 11:52PM0.24m | 11:57AM0.21m | 00:38AM0.23m | 12:44PM0.20m | 1:23AM0.22m | 1:31PM0.20m | 2:07AM0.21m | ||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Temp °C | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Feels °C | 5 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSW 12 | SE 13 | S 19 | S 10 |
142 | 223 | 206 | 98 | 95 | 86 | 116 | 115 | 102 | 66 | 28 | 43 | 22 | 85 | 83 | 624 | 109 | 7 | 1017 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 16 | SE 16 | NW 7 | E 10 | SE 14 | E 11 | S 19 | S 23 |
99 | 83 | 85 | 39 | 20 | 80 | 56 | 47 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 38 | 2 | 18 | 72 | 2 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | SW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 17 | S 18 | — | SE 12 | SSW 14 | E 11 | SW 14 | E 11 | E 13 | NE 16 | NE 16 | S 19 | E 15 |
18 | — | — | 23 | 10 | 8 | 97 | 6 | — | 6 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | 11 | 74 | 145 | 185 | 150 | 133 | 277 | 231 | 278 | 499 | 2270 | 1382 | 1996 | 1782 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 80 | 27 | 27 | 97 | 130 | 97 | 147 | 147 | 35 | 120 | 182 | 130 |
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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.










