Christmas Bay Surf Break
Lat Long: 40.91° S 176.21° E

Christmas Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Christmas Bay

Issued: 11 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Christmas Bay sea temperature is
13.7° C

Normal for this time of year

Christmas Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Some 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 Summary

Mostly 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
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
!
!
3
4
3
2
3
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6.5
S
14
7.5
S
16
6.5
SSW
16
4.5
S
14
3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.7
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
20
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy 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)
45
SW
50
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
W
10
W
5
SSE
10
N
10
WNW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
WNW
15
NE
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
35
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
20
WSW
Wind State
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
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
5.5
S
15
3.5
S
14
2.3
S
13
1.9
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
S
9
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.9
SSW
16
Energy 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)
1.7
SE
10
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
ESE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
S
20
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
ESE
11
Energy 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)
0.1
S
16
0.6
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
23
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
5
83
18
162
20
24
21
42
13
5
7
6
29
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6.5
S
14
7.5
S
16
6.5
SSW
16
4.5
S
14
3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
Energy kJ
15747
28081
20744
8444
2938
1180
2
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
101
244
98
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
77
0
0
28
0
29
28
75
75
75
135
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
1
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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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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