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 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whatarangi Point and Bombora sea temperature is
13.3°C
1.3° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 7,906 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with SSE 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 (Sep 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 11th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 13th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Sat
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
12
1.7
NW
6
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
10
2
S
7
1.8
SSE
7
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
8
1.5
NW
6
1.6
NW
5
2.5
SW
6
3
SSW
9
2
SSW
9
1.5
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
190
291
199
90
408
317
205
157
110
76
51
51
22
131
133
480
1684
627
166
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
25
NW
35
NW
30
NNW
15
SW
20
SE
15
SE
10
E
5
E
10
SE
5
NE
10
NNE
20
NNW
35
NW
30
NW
35
NW
15
SSW
20
NW
35
NW
5
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:37PM1.23m
12:06PM1.38m
00:31AM1.24m
1:01PM1.40m
1:26AM1.25m
1:56PM1.40m
2:20AM1.25m
2:51PM1.40m
3:15AM1.26m
3:46PM1.38m
4:10AM1.26m
4:40PM1.35m
Low Tide
5:46AM0.07m
6:27PM0.07m
6:40AM0.04m
7:22PM0.06m
7:35AM0.03m
8:17PM0.06m
8:31AM0.02m
9:12PM0.05m
9:28AM0.02m
10:07PM0.06m
10:25AM0.02m
11:02PM0.06m
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clear
part cloud
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:58
5:59
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:02
6:04
 mm
27
14
4
5
2
Temp °C
13
13
15
15
14
8
8
8
11
11
7
14
14
11
13
12
7
13
13
12
Feels °C
6
8
9
10
9
3
4
5
9
8
5
11
9
4
5
4
2
6
6
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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