Christmas Bay Surf Forecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wairarapa
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Christmas Bay (strong winds from the NW at Castlepoint 2 km from Christmas Bay).
Actual: 38 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Christmas Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Christmas Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 20th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 26th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 26th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 12 days.
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Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | ENE | SSW | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | SE | ENE | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | S | S | SSW | SSW | SE | SSW | S | S | S | S | S | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE |
| 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| 252 | 408 | 229 | 111 | 232 | 32 | 116 | 124 | 161 | 265 | 110 | 127 | 187 | 103 | 212 | 180 | 117 | 104 | 100 | 108 | 498 | 2065 | 1861 | 1628 | 1831 | 348 | 467 | 755 | 963 | 1258 | 867 | 668 | 2008 | 2689 | 1708 | 1049 |
NW | NNW | NE | NNE | WNW | S | WSW | W | ENE | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NW | SW | WNW | NW | NW | WNW | WSW | SW | WSW | SW | SSW | S | WSW | W | WNW | WSW | SSW | SW | WNW | S | WSW | SSW | SSE |
| off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
10:44PM 1.27 | 11:12AM 1.16 | 11:28PM 1.27 | 11:52AM 1.16 | 12:13AM 1.29 | 12:37PM 1.17 | 1:00AM 1.31 | 1:25PM 1.19 | 1:50AM 1.34 | 2:19PM 1.22 | 2:43AM 1.37 | 3:15PM 1.28 | 3:41AM 1.40 | 4:13PM 1.35 | 4:41AM 1.43 | 5:12PM 1.43 | 5:43AM 1.46 | 6:12PM 1.51 | 6:44AM 1.48 | 7:10PM 1.58 | 7:44AM 1.50 | 8:08PM 1.62 | 8:42AM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
5:12AM 0.17 | 5:22PM 0.20 | 5:51AM 0.13 | 6:02PM 0.16 | 6:29AM 0.10 | 6:43PM 0.12 | 7:10AM 0.08 | 7:29PM 0.09 | 7:55AM 0.07 | 8:22PM 0.07 | 8:48AM 0.08 | 9:22PM 0.05 | 9:50AM 0.09 | 10:27PM 0.03 | 10:57AM 0.10 | 11:32PM 0.01 | 12:01PM 0.08 | 12:37AM -0.02 | 1:00PM 0.05 | 1:40AM -0.05 | 1:57PM 0.01 | 2:41AM -0.08 | 2:53PM -0.01 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Castlepoint, New Zealand which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Christmas Bay.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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| clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | some clouds | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | light rain | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | rain shwrs | light rain | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | light rain | light rain | some clouds | clear | clear | light rain | light rain | some clouds | clear | cloudy | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds |
| - | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - |
| - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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