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Christmas Bay surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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Christmas Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Christmas Bay sea temperature is
13.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Christmas Bay surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with 1,145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Christmas Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 30th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 30th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 30th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | |
1567 | 948 | 738 | 298 | 97 | 72 | 102 | 114 | 183 | 629 | 783 | 904 | 944 | 371 | 302 | 161 | 94 | 70 | 65 | 26 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:13AM1.22m | 4:36PM1.31m | 5:01AM1.20m | 5:21PM1.31m | 5:47AM1.18m | 6:05PM1.29m | 6:34AM1.16m | 6:48PM1.26m | 7:20AM1.14m | 7:30PM1.23m | 8:04AM1.13m | 8:13PM1.21m | 8:47AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.29m | 10:18AM0.34m | 11:00PM0.33m | 11:07AM0.37m | 11:49PM0.35m | 11:53AM0.37m | 00:38AM0.35m | 12:36PM0.36m | 1:26AM0.32m | 1:18PM0.33m | 2:11AM0.28m | 2:00PM0.30m | 2:53AM0.23m | 2:42PM0.26m | |||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
— | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
1567 | 948 | 738 | 298 | 92 | 72 | 102 | 114 | 183 | 15 | 783 | 904 | 944 | 371 | 302 | 161 | 94 | 70 | 36 | 12 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 |
3 | 2 | 5 | 117 | 97 | 68 | 31 | 41 | 39 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 35 | 49 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 12 | E 9 | NE 11 | NE 5 | NE 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 14 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 5 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 9 |
— | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 48 | 16 | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | — | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | — | NNE 2 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 |
— | — | 2 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 247 | 255 | 375 | 629 | 1475 | 2037 | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 65 | 3 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 29 | 87 | 101 | 101 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 29 |
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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.












