noun
- a large, turbulent wave or series of waves caused by the meeting of ocean swells or currents, especially in Australian waters.
Usage: Australian English; surfing and nautical contexts
Examples
- The surfers paddled out to catch the bombora forming off the coast.
- A dangerous bombora developed where the two currents collided.
- Local fishermen know to avoid the bombora during rough weather.
- The bombora created spectacular waves that attracted experienced surfers from around the world.