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Christmas Bay Surf Forecast
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Christmas Bay surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 28 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Saturday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Christmas Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 29) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thu 04 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 629 | 438 | 319 | 209 | 158 | 116 | 443 | 314 | 389 | 643 | 327 | 510 | 975 | 1453 | 2232 | 786 | 1187 | 767 | 345 | 147 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:15PM 1.19 | 9:36AM 1.22 | 10:00PM 1.20 | 10:18AM 1.23 | 10:41PM 1.20 | 10:59AM 1.23 | 11:21PM 1.19 | 11:40AM 1.24 | 12:01AM 1.17 | 12:23PM 1.24 | 12:42AM 1.15 | 1:05PM 1.25 | 1:26AM 1.13 | 1:49PM 1.25 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:30AM 0.25 | 3:58PM 0.23 | 4:13AM 0.26 | 4:45PM 0.24 | 4:55AM 0.27 | 5:28PM 0.23 | 5:34AM 0.26 | 6:09PM 0.21 | 6:12AM 0.25 | 6:48PM 0.19 | 6:49AM 0.22 | 7:27PM 0.17 | 7:28AM 0.19 | |||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thu 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 2 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wairarapa
The wind is still offshore at Christmas Bay (strong winds from the WNW at CastlepointAws 1 km from Christmas Bay). No surfable waves
Actual: 48 min ago
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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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