Whatarangi Point and Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
16.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 6th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 6th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 6th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
ESE
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
0.7
S
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
E
Period(s) (?)161313111010101010131314141566513121010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)138154137907852341920171620182210477281715208
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
5
N
15
S
10
SSE
10
NE
10
NE
5
W
15
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crossoffoffglassoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
1.21
8:04AM
1.12
8:26PM
1.21
8:52AM
1.11
9:13PM
1.21
9:39AM
1.09
10:00PM
1.20
10:24AM
1.08
10:44PM
1.19
11:08AM
1.07
11:27PM
1.18
11:49AM
1.06
12:09AM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:02AM
0.20
2:15PM
0.23
2:50AM
0.21
3:01PM
0.24
3:37AM
0.22
3:46PM
0.25
4:22AM
0.24
4:29PM
0.26
5:04AM
0.24
5:10PM
0.26
5:46AM
0.25
5:51PM
0.25
6:27AM
0.24
Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:46
Sunset6:04--6:02--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:55--5:54--
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cloud
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rain showers
cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------4-------------
Temp. °C141320211520201620191719201515161219201322
Feels °C (?)131218181317171317161416171414141117191118
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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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