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Crossroads surf break

Crossroads surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 11 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
17.1° C
 (Which is 4.2°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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 13th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 13th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 11th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
S
0.7
ENE
0.2
ENE
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.3
S
0.4
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.5
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)1371091210101099914141413131212956
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1446933356030117910594754632596159332725151122
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNW
35
W
30
SW
25
SW
15
SSE
15
N
10
NE
20
ENE
5
SSW
10
NNE
15
SE
10
E
5
NE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
5
E
15
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		onglasscross-
on		cross-
on		onononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:38AM
1.53
11:12PM
1.51
11:35AM
1.49
12:08AM
1.52
12:28PM
1.48
12:59AM
1.55
1:17PM
1.49
1:46AM
1.59
2:02PM
1.52
2:28AM
1.64
2:43PM
1.56
3:09AM
1.69
3:22PM
1.59
3:47AM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:49PM
0.39
5:15AM
0.45
5:40PM
0.42
6:08AM
0.48
6:28PM
0.44
6:58AM
0.49
7:14PM
0.43
7:46AM
0.47
7:59PM
0.40
8:30AM
0.44
8:42PM
0.36
9:13AM
0.40
9:23PM
0.32
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--
Sunset-9:23--9:23--9:22--9:22--9:22--9:22--9:21-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----------14-121-4225
Temp. °C232214171712161615181613151513131414151514
Feels °C (?)1415710138131315161412141310111213151413
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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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