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Cray Bay Surf Forecast
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Cray Bay surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cray Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cray Bay sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cray Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Cray Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cray Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cray Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 17 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | SSW 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 15 | S 16 | S 20 | S 17 | S 15 | |
220 | 165 | 66 | 35 | 40 | 208 | 93 | 172 | 450 | 267 | 222 | 620 | 526 | 347 | 239 | 214 | 4965 | 3698 | 5443 | 3653 | 2303 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | |
High Tide | 9:08PM1.42m | 9:30AM1.30m | 9:51PM1.40m | 10:13AM1.27m | 10:34PM1.37m | 10:56AM1.25m | 11:17PM1.36m | 11:40AM1.23m | 00:01AM1.35m | 12:26PM1.24m | 00:48AM1.36m | 1:16PM1.27m | 1:37AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.28m | 3:31AM0.28m | 3:41PM0.30m | 4:15AM0.30m | 4:23PM0.31m | 4:58AM0.31m | 5:06PM0.32m | 5:42AM0.31m | 5:49PM0.32m | 6:25AM0.30m | 6:35PM0.31m | 7:11AM0.27m | 7:24PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 15 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | E 9 | S 11 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | S 7 | S 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 15 | S 16 | S 20 | S 17 | S 15 |
 kJ | 220 | 165 | 40 | 24 | 29 | 123 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 267 | 222 | 620 | 276 | 258 | 239 | 214 | 4965 | 3698 | 5443 | 3653 | 2303 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 10 | S 14 | S 10 | ENE 14 | NE 13 | S 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 8 | S 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 29 | 71 | 66 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 142 | 14 | 384 | 347 | 68 | 70 | 217 | 158 | 138 | 133 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | E 10 | ENE 9 | S 9 | — | S 14 | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | SE 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | S 18 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | 18 | 16 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 15 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 45 | 44 | 6 | 134 | 84 | 177 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | W 3 | — | W 3 | SSW 7 | W 2 | WNW 3 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 14 | — | — | 40 | 208 | 93 | 172 | 450 | 1 | — | 4 | 526 | 1 | 2 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 98 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 112 | 112 |
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Information about the Cray Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cray Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cray Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cray 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 (Cray 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 Cray 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.
Cray Bay is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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