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Christmas Bay Surf Forecast
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Christmas Bay surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 345 | 389 | 229 | 177 | 89 | 75 | 122 | 115 | 814 | 349 | 127 | 51 | 26 | 273 | 252 | 109 | 74 | 54 | 307 | 2162 | 2989 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:31AM 1.26 | 2:59PM 1.19 | 3:25AM 1.28 | 3:53PM 1.25 | 4:23AM 1.32 | 4:49PM 1.33 | 5:23AM 1.35 | 5:47PM 1.41 | 6:23AM 1.38 | 6:44PM 1.49 | 7:22AM 1.40 | 7:41PM 1.56 | 8:19AM 1.42 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:04PM 0.15 | 8:40AM 0.17 | 8:59PM 0.15 | 9:36AM 0.19 | 10:00PM 0.15 | 10:40AM 0.20 | 11:05PM 0.13 | 11:42AM 0.18 | 12:10AM 0.10 | 12:40PM 0.14 | 1:13AM 0.06 | 1:35PM 0.09 | 2:14AM 0.00 | ||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | ||
| Sunset | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 22 | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||
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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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