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Whatarangi Bombora Surf Forecast
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Whatarangi Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 19 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whatarangi Bombora this week:
The surf forecast for Whatarangi Bombora over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whatarangi Bombora in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 21st Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whatarangi Bombora over the next 12 days.
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 41 | 49 | 36 | 30 | 28 | 59 | 82 | 155 | 145 | 143 | 109 | 65 | 153 | 1411 | 2560 | 1092 | 740 | 376 | 590 | 572 | 589 | 425 | 516 | 187 | 113 | 65 | 36 | 37 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 86 | 437 | 281 | 269 | 353 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:37AM 1.08 | 9:55PM 1.20 | 10:18AM 1.08 | 10:37PM 1.21 | 10:59AM 1.08 | 11:20PM 1.23 | 11:43AM 1.10 | 12:06AM 1.25 | 12:29PM 1.13 | 12:55AM 1.28 | 1:20PM 1.18 | 1:47AM 1.30 | 2:14PM 1.23 | 2:42AM 1.32 | 3:11PM 1.29 | 3:40AM 1.33 | 4:09PM 1.35 | 4:39AM 1.33 | 5:08PM 1.41 | 5:38AM 1.33 | 6:08PM 1.46 | 6:38AM 1.33 | 7:08PM 1.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:43PM 0.28 | 4:20AM 0.26 | 4:23PM 0.26 | 5:01AM 0.24 | 5:04PM 0.23 | 5:43AM 0.21 | 5:48PM 0.20 | 6:27AM 0.18 | 6:35PM 0.15 | 7:14AM 0.14 | 7:28PM 0.11 | 8:05AM 0.10 | 8:24PM 0.07 | 8:59AM 0.07 | 9:25PM 0.05 | 9:55AM 0.04 | 10:28PM 0.02 | 10:53AM 0.02 | 11:31PM 0.00 | 11:53AM 0.01 | 12:35AM -0.01 | 12:52PM 0.00 | 1:36AM -0.01 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Whatarangi Bombora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whatarangi Bombora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whatarangi Bombora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whatarangi 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 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 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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