Whatarangi Point and Bombora surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatarangi Point and Bombora over the next 16 days.
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