Whatarangi Point and Bombora Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.47° S 175.21° E

Whatarangi Point and Bombora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whatarangi Point and Bombora sea temperature is
11.9° C
0.1° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 8,050 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
4
3
3
1
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
8
5
SSW
10
5.5
SSW
11
4
S
11
3
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
9
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
S
11
1.7
NW
6
1.7
WNW
6
0.4
S
9
0.6
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1470
4716
7453
3931
4009
1682
814
404
761
799
572
330
198
146
197
184
27
145
557
452
565
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
35
SSW
30
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
S
5
NNE
10
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
40
NNW
35
NW
40
NW
35
NW
35
NW
20
NW
30
NW
35
NW
30
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:11AM1.24m
9:36PM1.22m
10:04AM1.23m
10:28PM1.18m
10:54AM1.22m
11:17PM1.14m
11:42AM1.21m
00:03AM1.12m
12:27PM1.21m
00:48AM1.10m
1:11PM1.20m
1:31AM1.09m
1:55PM1.20m
2:14AM1.09m
Low Tide
3:29PM0.11m
3:52AM0.13m
4:21PM0.16m
4:40AM0.16m
5:11PM0.19m
5:26AM0.20m
5:59PM0.22m
6:10AM0.22m
6:44PM0.24m
6:53AM0.24m
7:28PM0.25m
7:35AM0.24m
8:12PM0.26m
rain showers
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cloud
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7:05
7:05
7:03
7:01
7:00
6:58
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:39
5:40
5:42
5:43
5:44
5:45
5:45
 mm
2
3
3
Temp °C
9
7
7
9
9
10
10
11
9
13
13
10
12
13
14
14
14
12
14
15
13
Feels °C
3
-1
-1
5
6
8
8
9
7
9
8
6
3
5
7
7
6
7
8
8
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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