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 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whatarangi Point and Bombora sea temperature is
11.8° 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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with 7,330 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 4.5m 14s 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 4th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
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PM
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PM
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AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
2
0
2
3
4
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
6
1.5
WNW
5
1
SW
5
5.5
SSW
11
4.5
SSW
12
3
S
12
2.2
S
11
1.3
SSW
10
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
15
4
S
14
4
SSW
14
3
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.2
S
12
2.3
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.2
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
133
41
6700
5873
2667
1107
349
210
153
392
2558
6997
6091
3198
2246
1369
1480
720
478
290
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
30
WNW
40
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
5
SW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
N
10
NNW
20
NW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
0
S
5
N
5
SSE
5
NE
Wind State
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
High Tide
6:13PM1.20m
6:33AM1.07m
6:59PM1.19m
7:19AM1.08m
7:44PM1.18m
8:06AM1.09m
8:30PM1.18m
8:54AM1.12m
9:18PM1.18m
9:43AM1.16m
10:07PM1.18m
10:34AM1.22m
10:58PM1.19m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.21m
00:38AM0.23m
12:44PM0.20m
1:23AM0.22m
1:31PM0.20m
2:07AM0.21m
2:19PM0.20m
2:51AM0.19m
3:08PM0.19m
3:36AM0.18m
3:59PM0.17m
4:23AM0.15m
4:51PM0.15m
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7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
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5:22
5:22
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5:24
5:25
5:27
5:28
 mm
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
12
12
9
7
7
7
11
12
7
14
15
12
9
8
7
8
8
6
9
9
5
Feels °C
5
5
3
-1
1
3
8
9
4
11
10
6
4
3
0
3
4
4
7
7
2
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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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