Whatarangi Point and Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 NZST
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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
14.2° 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 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 3rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 3rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 3rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
9
1.7
NW
6
0.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
366
293
195
131
68
70
61
63
31
181
145
160
233
104
70
74
69
58
46
190
34
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
NNE
0
WSW
10
N
10
NNE
0
WSW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:31PM1.20m
5:55AM1.11m
6:18PM1.21m
6:43AM1.10m
7:06PM1.22m
7:31AM1.09m
7:53PM1.22m
8:18AM1.09m
8:39PM1.21m
9:04AM1.07m
9:24PM1.20m
9:48AM1.06m
10:07PM1.18m
10:30AM1.05m
Low Tide
11:56PM0.21m
12:07PM0.23m
00:45AM0.22m
12:54PM0.24m
1:33AM0.22m
1:40PM0.25m
2:20AM0.23m
2:26PM0.25m
3:05AM0.23m
3:10PM0.26m
3:48AM0.24m
3:52PM0.26m
4:30AM0.24m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
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7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
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5:23
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
Temp °C
15
10
15
15
10
15
15
10
15
15
11
17
16
17
16
17
17
18
17
17
17
13
9
14
15
9
15
15
9
13
13
8
13
11
14
13
14
17
17
15
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
366
293
195
131
68
70
61
63
22
181
145
160
233
104
70
74
69
58
46
34
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
S
8
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.1
SW
4
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
15
18
30
31
10
64
101
18
34
33
31
1
15
18
13
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
S
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
6
3
5
6
7
30
8
2
18
13
1
34
16
7
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.5
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNW
4
1
NW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.4
NW
5
1.5
NW
5
1.4
NW
5
1.8
NW
6
1
NW
5
0.4
NW
3
1.5
NW
6
1.8
NW
6
1.7
NW
6
1.5
NW
6
Energy kJ
16
4
5
7
2
5
45
64
76
106
126
103
214
51
3
131
214
190
133
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
18
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
22
21
18
22
22
1
0
18
23
27
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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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