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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
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 06 Nov 2025 NZDT
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 Friday (Nov 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 7th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 10th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 6th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wed 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 503 | 238 | 210 | 161 | 121 | 80 | 64 | 60 | 59 | 78 | 121 | 152 | 158 | 137 | 87 | 123 | 37 | 34 | 30 | 59 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:36AM 1.40 | 6:05PM 1.31 | 6:35AM 1.45 | 7:05PM 1.31 | 7:34AM 1.49 | 8:05PM 1.31 | 8:34AM 1.50 | 9:04PM 1.31 | 9:33AM 1.49 | 10:03PM 1.29 | 10:31AM 1.46 | 11:01PM 1.27 | 11:28AM 1.41 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:20PM 0.03 | 11:59AM 0.00 | 12:18AM 0.00 | 1:01PM -0.02 | 1:18AM -0.01 | 2:03PM -0.03 | 2:17AM -0.02 | 3:03PM -0.04 | 3:16AM -0.02 | 4:01PM -0.03 | 4:14AM -0.01 | 4:57PM -0.00 | 5:11AM 0.02 | 5:52PM 0.03 | ||||||||
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wed 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 3 | |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | |
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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 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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