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Crossroads surf break

Crossroads surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 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
14.8° C
 (Which is 2.8°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 Wednesday (Dec 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 24th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 24th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 23rd Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.4
NE
0.6
SE
1
ESE
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.7
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.6
E
0.9
SE
1
SE
1
SE
0.8
SE
0.5
SE
1
SE
Period(s) (?)1110109951091515155131345555910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2922762251031219479168383942211414153347573143185
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
ESE
10
ENE
25
WSW
5
E
15
NNW
5
NE
15
E
5
W
5
N
20
ESE
15
WSW
10
NE
20
E
5
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
on		onoffcross-
off		cross-
on		offcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:26PM
1.53
6:53AM
1.64
7:07PM
1.50
7:35AM
1.61
7:52PM
1.49
8:20AM
1.59
8:40PM
1.49
9:10AM
1.58
9:34PM
1.51
10:04AM
1.58
10:34PM
1.57
11:02AM
1.60
11:36PM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:32PM
0.40
12:42AM
0.34
1:17PM
0.40
1:27AM
0.35
2:02PM
0.40
2:14AM
0.35
2:48PM
0.39
3:04AM
0.35
3:37PM
0.37
3:57AM
0.34
4:28PM
0.33
4:53AM
0.31
5:22PM
0.28
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-9:23--9:23--9:24--9:24--9:24--9:24--9:25-
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--21------212-2-------
Temp. °C171513181713171713161510141312141312131311
Feels °C (?)141312151591413111410699101191110109
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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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