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Crossroads Surf Forecast
/ Otago (35 surf breaks) /
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Crossroads surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Crossroads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Crossroads sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crossroads this week:
The surf forecast for Crossroads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crossroads in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crossroads over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 9 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | |
42 | 126 | 104 | 176 | 104 | 206 | 679 | 754 | 374 | 251 | 121 | 116 | 51 | 101 | 200 | 84 | 649 | 1775 | 596 | 536 | 339 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.78m | 10:15AM1.67m | 10:48PM1.77m | 11:14AM1.69m | 11:43PM1.77m | 12:07PM1.70m | 00:32AM1.76m | 12:54PM1.72m | 1:16AM1.74m | 1:38PM1.73m | 1:58AM1.71m | 2:20PM1.73m | 2:38AM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.19m | 4:04AM0.24m | 4:25PM0.19m | 5:00AM0.22m | 5:20PM0.19m | 5:52AM0.21m | 6:12PM0.19m | 6:39AM0.20m | 6:59PM0.21m | 7:22AM0.21m | 7:44PM0.23m | 8:04AM0.23m | 8:27PM0.26m | 8:44AM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:35 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 13 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 |
 kJ | 42 | 126 | 64 | 176 | 104 | 206 | 679 | 754 | 374 | 251 | 121 | 57 | 51 | 101 | 200 | 84 | 649 | 235 | 596 | 536 | 339 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 9 | S 14 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 4 | S 14 | SSE 7 | NE 4 | S 18 | — | S 13 | S 14 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 33 | 26 | 104 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 24 | — | 121 | 405 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 17 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 23 | S 20 | SE 7 | ENE 4 | — | SE 10 | E 10 | — | NE 15 |
| kJ | 13 | 23 | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | SSW 9 | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | SSW 4 | W 4 | SSW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 116 | 1 | 3 | — | 38 | 8 | 1775 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 227 | 87 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Crossroads Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crossroads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crossroads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crossroads 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 (Crossroads) 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 Crossroads 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.
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