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 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whatarangi Point and Bombora sea temperature is
13.3°C
1.2° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,066 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with SE 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 18th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Night
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PM
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
1
0
1
0
3
4
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
6
0.5
SE
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.9
NW
6
3
SSW
8
3
SSW
9
4.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
2
S
11
1.4
SSW
13
1
S
12
2.5
S
8
1.4
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
7
3
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
77
93
301
736
542
276
1120
1445
5501
1948
969
659
279
795
226
348
758
1608
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
NNE
5
WNW
0
SE
15
N
20
NNW
40
NW
15
SW
30
SSW
10
SSW
10
N
10
NW
15
N
15
SW
20
S
10
N
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:55PM1.14m
10:19AM1.23m
10:43PM1.12m
11:05AM1.21m
11:28PM1.10m
11:50AM1.20m
00:12AM1.09m
12:34PM1.19m
00:54AM1.08m
1:17PM1.19m
1:37AM1.08m
2:00PM1.18m
2:20AM1.08m
Low Tide
4:05AM0.20m
4:39PM0.21m
4:50AM0.23m
5:24PM0.23m
5:33AM0.24m
6:08PM0.24m
6:15AM0.24m
6:51PM0.25m
6:57AM0.24m
7:33PM0.25m
7:40AM0.23m
8:16PM0.24m
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6:16
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
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6:10
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:15
6:15
 mm
10
4
2
3
3
3
2
Temp °C
9
13
15
11
15
16
13
11
11
9
15
16
13
11
8
6
7
9
7
Feels °C
6
12
14
10
11
12
6
6
4
3
12
13
9
8
6
4
1
2
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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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