Christmas Bay surf break

Christmas Bay surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 29 May 2026 NZST
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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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light 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
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SSE
10
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.1
NE
5
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1567
948
738
298
97
72
102
114
183
629
783
904
944
371
302
161
94
70
65
26
37
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
15
N
10
N
20
NE
10
N
10
NNE
15
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
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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)
2.1
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1
SSW
12
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
10
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
0.2
SSW
12
2.2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
S
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
11
0.4
NE
5
0.1
NE
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
6
2
5
7
4
48
16
8
3
16
10
6
11
2
15
17
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
0.5
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
2.1
ENE
9
3
NE
9
3.5
NE
10
0.5
NW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NNE
2
1.1
NE
5
0.4
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
2
9
16
32
247
255
375
629
1475
2037
7
3
1
65
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
28
0
0
56
0
29
87
101
101
87
0
0
0
0
24
0
38
38
29
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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