Whatarangi Point and Bombora Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.47° S 175.21° E

Whatarangi Point and Bombora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whatarangi Point and Bombora sea temperature is
11.6° C
0.3° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,344 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 24th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
15
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
S
10
1.7
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
10
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1232
764
397
247
188
100
31
164
178
3102
2415
786
385
300
431
519
289
472
294
297
749
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
N
20
NNW
35
NNW
40
NW
40
NW
40
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:42AM1.21m
00:03AM1.12m
12:27PM1.21m
00:48AM1.10m
1:11PM1.20m
1:31AM1.09m
1:55PM1.20m
2:14AM1.09m
2:39PM1.20m
2:57AM1.08m
3:23PM1.20m
3:41AM1.08m
4:07PM1.20m
Low Tide
5:59PM0.22m
6:10AM0.22m
6:44PM0.24m
6:53AM0.24m
7:28PM0.25m
7:35AM0.24m
8:12PM0.26m
8:18AM0.23m
8:56PM0.26m
9:02AM0.22m
9:41PM0.25m
9:47AM0.21m
10:27PM0.23m
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7:01
7:00
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:52
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5:43
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:49
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
12
13
10
13
13
14
13
12
10
13
13
10
15
16
11
15
13
13
14
14
14
Feels °C
10
11
6
5
5
6
5
5
2
10
9
6
12
13
8
10
8
9
8
8
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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