Whatarangi Point and Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 30 Nov 2025 NZDT
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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
16.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whatarangi Point and Bombora this week:

The surf forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 12 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 2nd Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 5th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
S
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
E
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.1
NW
0.5
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
4.5
S
4
S
2.4
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)615141415131357126679911101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)622202018171760291522728935935672702124570331422913970
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNW
20
N
35
NNW
15
NW
30
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
25
NW
10
NNE
15
S
20
S
25
SSW
40
SW
35
SW
10
SSW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NNE
15
NW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:42AM
1.12
1:04PM
1.22
1:32AM
1.18
1:55PM
1.24
2:25AM
1.25
2:50PM
1.26
3:20AM
1.32
3:47PM
1.27
4:18AM
1.40
4:45PM
1.29
5:16AM
1.45
5:44PM
1.30
6:15AM
1.49
6:43PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:48AM
0.16
7:21PM
0.13
7:41AM
0.13
8:10PM
0.09
8:38AM
0.09
9:03PM
0.06
9:37AM
0.06
9:58PM
0.03
10:39AM
0.03
10:56PM
0.01
11:41AM
0.00
11:56PM
-0.02
12:43PM
-0.02
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
Sunrise-5:41--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39-
Sunset--8:34--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:39
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------312175-------
Temp. °C162018181918152021151514141314122223182626
Feels °C (?)131515151612915161513111061092021172223
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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 12 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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