Christmas Bay surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, S swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 16 days.
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