Cray Bay surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with 1,172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with S swell.
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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cray Bay over the next 16 days.
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