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Cray Bay surf break

Cray Bay surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 24 Nov 2025 NZDT
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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
17.5° C
 (Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cray Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Cray Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 12 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 26th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 26th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 28th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cray Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
NE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)9914121266671211111010101099999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5855637773155124119162195403584339320281210201188143140111
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
10
WNW
10
NNE
20
NE
5
W
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
W
5
NE
15
ENE
10
SSW
10
NE
15
N
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
off		crossglassglassoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:32PM
1.30
9:53AM
1.41
10:13PM
1.28
10:35AM
1.40
10:56PM
1.26
11:17AM
1.39
11:39PM
1.26
12:01PM
1.39
12:26AM
1.27
12:48PM
1.40
1:16AM
1.31
1:39PM
1.42
2:10AM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:34PM
0.28
3:42AM
0.29
4:17PM
0.29
4:24AM
0.29
5:00PM
0.29
5:06AM
0.29
5:43PM
0.28
5:49AM
0.29
6:26PM
0.26
6:35AM
0.27
7:12PM
0.23
7:26AM
0.25
8:01PM
0.19
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Sunrise5:41--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37--
Sunset-8:15--8:15--8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22-
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1-----------2108------
Temp. °C151515161616202120201918211817212018192320
Feels °C (?)141313131212161819191718211918201919172219
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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 12 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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