Surf Forecasts:
Christmas Bay surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 3,662 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | S 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 31 | 19 | 52 | 45 | 43 | 56 | 167 | 295 | 627 | 837 | 3168 | 840 | 774 | 635 | 512 | 840 | 682 | 543 | 1346 | 1184 | 845 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:35PM1.59m | 5:15AM1.35m | 5:35PM1.58m | 6:14AM1.35m | 6:35PM1.54m | 7:12AM1.34m | 7:34PM1.50m | 8:09AM1.35m | 8:32PM1.44m | 9:03AM1.36m | 9:29PM1.40m | 9:55AM1.36m | 10:23PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM-0.01m | 11:03PM-0.01m | 11:21AM-0.06m | 00:07AM-0.03m | 12:20PM-0.09m | 1:08AM-0.04m | 1:19PM-0.10m | 2:05AM-0.04m | 2:17PM-0.08m | 2:59AM-0.02m | 3:16PM-0.04m | 3:52AM0.01m | 4:14PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | S 8 | S 13 | S 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 28 | 13 | 52 | 45 | 43 | 56 | 167 | 295 | 627 | 193 | 3168 | 666 | 774 | 635 | 493 | 840 | 682 | 543 | 1346 | 1184 | 845 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 19 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 7 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 20 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 36 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 837 | 909 | 840 | 169 | 98 | 512 | 351 | 273 | 230 | 211 | 175 | 147 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | S 16 | ENE 5 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 23 | S 24 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 27 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 24 | 3 | 24 | 191 | — | — | 36 | 102 | 173 | 625 | 454 | 324 | 164 | 158 | 150 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | NW 3 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 416 | — | — | 4 | — | 361 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 28 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 101 | 98 | 101 | 15 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
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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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