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Whatarangi Point and Bombora Surf Forecast
/ Wairarapa (36 surf breaks) /
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Whatarangi Point and Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.7° 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 Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 10th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 11th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 11th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 6 | NW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | |
208 | 92 | 72 | 1475 | 3890 | 3912 | 2953 | 1635 | 768 | 541 | 2189 | 2905 | 3609 | 2258 | 1312 | 1300 | 832 | 2386 | 1884 | 1144 | 761 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 10:49PM1.17m | 11:12AM1.05m | 11:31PM1.17m | 11:54AM1.06m | 00:14AM1.18m | 12:38PM1.10m | 1:00AM1.19m | 1:26PM1.15m | 1:49AM1.21m | 2:17PM1.21m | 2:42AM1.23m | 3:11PM1.29m | 3:37AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM0.25m | 5:10AM0.23m | 5:14PM0.24m | 5:50AM0.22m | 5:57PM0.22m | 6:32AM0.20m | 6:43PM0.19m | 7:16AM0.17m | 7:34PM0.16m | 8:03AM0.13m | 8:29PM0.12m | 8:55AM0.10m | 9:27PM0.08m | 9:49AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | 5:08 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 |
11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | ENE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
 kJ | 32 | 27 | 37 | 1475 | 96 | 3912 | 2953 | 1635 | 768 | 541 | 2189 | 2905 | 2889 | 2258 | 7 | 7 | 832 | 2386 | 1884 | 1144 | 761 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NE 13 | — | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | WNW 4 | E 10 | S 24 | SSW 22 | E 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 64 | 42 | 72 | 130 | — | 73 | 69 | 46 | 37 | 6 | 52 | 44 | 91 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 24 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 53 | — | 55 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 3 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | SSW 13 | — | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 208 | 92 | 3 | — | 3890 | — | — | — | 40 | 16 | — | — | 3609 | — | 1312 | 1300 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 80 | 0 | 51 | 120 | 72 | 56 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 105 | 120 | 0 | 56 | 221 | 105 | 56 | 130 | 0 | 1 |
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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).
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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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