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 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whatarangi Point and Bombora sea temperature is
12.6°C
0.8° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,772 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Aug 31) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 31st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the N by Fri night).

Sun
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
4
5
4
3
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
4
SSW
12
4
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
13
2.5
S
15
1.8
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
S
10
1.6
NW
5
1.7
WNW
6
0.9
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
10
1.6
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
380
1915
1430
4772
4607
3824
2727
1960
2754
1127
432
274
153
70
140
163
116
510
749
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
5
ESE
35
WNW
30
WNW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
NNW
15
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
25
NW
30
NW
40
NW
35
WNW
35
NW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
35
NW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:26PM1.19m
6:49AM1.14m
7:15PM1.19m
7:39AM1.18m
8:05PM1.19m
8:31AM1.22m
8:57PM1.20m
9:23AM1.26m
9:50PM1.20m
10:17AM1.31m
10:43PM1.21m
11:11AM1.35m
11:37PM1.23m
Low Tide
00:47AM0.19m
1:05PM0.16m
1:35AM0.17m
1:58PM0.15m
2:23AM0.16m
2:51PM0.14m
3:12AM0.14m
3:45PM0.12m
4:02AM0.12m
4:38PM0.10m
4:54AM0.09m
5:32PM0.09m
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
heavy rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:39
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:54
5:55
5:57
5:58
 mm
2
11
Temp °C
15
13
14
13
6
10
10
10
14
14
14
17
17
15
16
16
12
14
14
12
Feels °C
9
9
7
6
2
6
7
5
8
7
8
12
12
9
9
8
6
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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