Surf Forecasts:
Christmas Bay surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 30,809 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Christmas Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Christmas Bay in the next 16 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 23ft (7.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 23ft (7.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 15747 | 28081 | 20744 | 8444 | 2938 | 1180 | 517 | 1272 | 729 | 359 | 205 | 120 | 83 | 299 | 137 | 103 | 98 | 104 | 65 | 58 | 437 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:33AM1.20m | 11:59PM1.25m | 12:21PM1.26m | 00:48AM1.29m | 1:12PM1.33m | 1:40AM1.33m | 2:06PM1.41m | 2:37AM1.36m | 3:02PM1.49m | 3:37AM1.38m | 3:59PM1.56m | 4:38AM1.40m | 4:57PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39PM0.17m | 6:16AM0.14m | 6:27PM0.16m | 7:01AM0.14m | 7:21PM0.15m | 7:49AM0.14m | 8:18PM0.13m | 8:43AM0.13m | 9:19PM0.10m | 9:43AM0.11m | 10:22PM0.07m | 10:45AM0.07m | 11:26PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 13215 | 5417 | 1806 | 692 | 517 | 1272 | 729 | 359 | 205 | 120 | 83 | 123 | 98 | 65 | 98 | 104 | 65 | 58 | 437 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 20 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 628 | 418 | 497 | 29 | 48 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 28 | 299 | 137 | 103 | 32 | 9 | 24 | 21 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 23 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 83 | 18 | 162 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 42 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 15747 | 28081 | 20744 | 8444 | 2938 | 1180 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 244 | 98 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 28 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 135 |
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Information about the Christmas Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Christmas Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Christmas Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Christmas Bay 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 (Christmas Bay) 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 Christmas Bay 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.
Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Christmas Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Masterton which is 47 km (29 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 80 km (50 miles) away and Levin, 85 km (53 miles) away.
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