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Use the south swell and northeast wind combo, then wait for the mid-tide rising window.
The spot is rocky, rarely crowded, and tends to flatten out in summer, so the call should stay conservative even when the tide chart looks workable.
Surf GuideWairarapa
Whatarangi Point and Bombora
Whatarangi Point and Bombora is a rocky Wairarapa reef-and-point setup with a south-swell, northeast-offshore bias and enough structure to produce both lefts and rights. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Whatarangi Point and Bombora in Wairarapa.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Expert
LocationWairarapa, NZ
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