Christmas Bay surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 5,410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Christmas Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 16 days.
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