Surf Forecasts:
Christmas Bay surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 4,960 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 (Aug 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Christmas Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 623 | 485 | 253 | 248 | 191 | 110 | 50 | 71 | 89 | 3006 | 3295 | 2288 | 1288 | 4960 | 2119 | 1013 | 702 | 418 | 256 | 235 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:57PM1.18m | 5:30AM1.08m | 5:49PM1.18m | 6:21AM1.12m | 6:43PM1.19m | 7:12AM1.17m | 7:39PM1.22m | 8:03AM1.24m | 8:33PM1.24m | 8:53AM1.31m | 9:25PM1.28m | 9:42AM1.37m | 10:15PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:43AM0.21m | 11:30PM0.24m | 11:34AM0.20m | 00:25AM0.24m | 12:28PM0.19m | 1:16AM0.22m | 1:23PM0.17m | 2:05AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.15m | 2:54AM0.17m | 3:17PM0.12m | 3:42AM0.13m | 4:10PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 623 | 485 | 253 | 248 | 191 | 110 | 23 | 71 | 89 | 3006 | 3295 | 2288 | 1288 | 3041 | 2119 | 1013 | 702 | 418 | 256 | 235 | 131 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | S 10 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | — | 67 | 66 | 53 | 32 | 23 | 50 | 11 | 84 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 82 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | NE 9 | — | SE 11 | — | S 24 | — | — | — | S 18 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 29 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 40 | 19 | 21 | — | 5 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 13 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 42 | — | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 24 | 12 | 4960 | — | 3 | 9 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 29 | 56 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0 | 144 | 184 | 278 | 98 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 28 | 24 |
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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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