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Crossroads surf break

Crossroads surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
15.5° C
 (Which is 2.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crossroads in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed morning).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.9
E
1.2
ESE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
SE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
2.5
S
Period(s) (?)137888888888771312913121098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8478192201206191120987139372114343029101814928937
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
S
5
SE
15
E
10
N
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
N
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
N
20
NNE
30
NE
10
N
10
NNE
10
SE
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossoncross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:43PM
1.56
3:09AM
1.69
3:22PM
1.59
3:47AM
1.72
4:00PM
1.61
4:25AM
1.74
4:38PM
1.63
5:03AM
1.75
5:16PM
1.63
5:42AM
1.74
5:55PM
1.62
6:21AM
1.71
6:36PM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:42PM
0.36
9:13AM
0.40
9:23PM
0.32
9:55AM
0.37
10:05PM
0.28
10:36AM
0.34
10:46PM
0.25
11:17AM
0.32
11:27PM
0.23
11:58AM
0.31
12:10AM
0.23
12:41PM
0.31
12:55AM
0.25
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise6:07--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:15--6:16--
Sunset-9:22--9:21--9:20--9:20--9:19--9:17--9:16-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
431----------------118
Temp. °C121212131212131311151513151613181815171614
Feels °C (?)9108981010108111111121310121313161512
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Otago? If you are looking for accommodation near Crossroads, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 83 km (52 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Timaru which is 91 km (57 miles) away

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