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Cray Bay Surf Forecast
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Cray Bay surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
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 Friday (May 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 2nd May) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 2nd May) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 2nd May) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cray Bay over the next 12 days.
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 610 | 6587 | 7524 | 6755 | 5537 | 2965 | 1725 | 951 | 736 | 732 | 321 | 980 | 658 | 415 | 258 | 210 | 124 | 64 | 25 | 31 | 69 | 88 | 274 | 186 | 112 | 113 | 65 | 62 | 62 | 101 | 103 | 238 | 287 | 482 | 191 | 400 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:40PM 1.72 | 9:08AM 1.57 | 9:36PM 1.68 | 10:04AM 1.52 | 10:31PM 1.63 | 11:00AM 1.46 | 11:26PM 1.56 | 11:56AM 1.40 | 12:21AM 1.49 | 12:50PM 1.35 | 1:13AM 1.43 | 1:43PM 1.31 | 2:04AM 1.38 | 2:34PM 1.29 | 2:52AM 1.34 | 3:22PM 1.29 | 3:39AM 1.32 | 4:08PM 1.31 | 4:25AM 1.32 | 4:52PM 1.34 | 5:11AM 1.32 | 5:36PM 1.37 | 5:55AM 1.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:04AM -0.01 | 3:22PM 0.02 | 4:00AM 0.03 | 4:17PM 0.07 | 4:55AM 0.08 | 5:12PM 0.12 | 5:50AM 0.13 | 6:05PM 0.18 | 6:43AM 0.18 | 6:58PM 0.24 | 7:34AM 0.22 | 7:50PM 0.28 | 8:23AM 0.25 | 8:40PM 0.30 | 9:10AM 0.27 | 9:29PM 0.32 | 9:55AM 0.28 | 10:17PM 0.32 | 10:39AM 0.28 | 11:05PM 0.31 | 11:23AM 0.27 | 11:52PM 0.29 | ||||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 |
| Sunset | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 4 | 13 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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