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Christmas Bay surf Forecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 27 Apr 2024 NZST
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Christmas Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Christmas Bay sea temperature is 15.0°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 14.5 °C)
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Christmas Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Christmas Bay sea temperature is 15.0°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 14.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Christmas Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Christmas Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 3rd May)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 3rd May)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
1.2
S
1
SSW
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.2
ENE
2
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
3
S
2.1
S
1.3
E
1.4
SSW
3
S
3.5
S
2.5
S
2.3
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1
S
0.8
SSW
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.1
E
1.9
S
Period(s) (?)9991110101213131412101212129811161916141313121110151514131411121217
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)162251181135157111123184384247892611080124812111288610389102958765205283618491163750431208312679400290254511115513081999
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
NW
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
N
25
NE
10
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
NW
10
W
20
SSW
35
SW
15
W
15
SSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
25
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
S
10
NW
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
ENE
15
N
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:00PM
1.29
8:33AM
1.21
8:46PM
1.32
9:18AM
1.22
9:32PM
1.33
10:02AM
1.23
10:20PM
1.33
10:46AM
1.24
11:09PM
1.34
11:32AM
1.25
12:00AM
1.35
12:22PM
1.27
12:53AM
1.37
1:17PM
1.29
1:49AM
1.39
2:15PM
1.34
2:47AM
1.41
3:14PM
1.40
3:48AM
1.42
4:13PM
1.46
4:49AM
1.43
5:11PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:53PM
0.32
2:39AM
0.24
2:37PM
0.27
3:25AM
0.17
3:22PM
0.20
4:09AM
0.11
4:07PM
0.13
4:52AM
0.05
4:52PM
0.07
5:35AM
0.00
5:39PM
0.02
6:20AM
-0.02
6:28PM
-0.01
7:08AM
-0.03
7:22PM
-0.02
8:00AM
-0.01
8:23PM
-0.01
8:57AM
0.03
9:27PM
0.01
9:59AM
0.07
10:32PM
0.02
11:02AM
0.10
11:35PM
0.04
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--
Sunset-5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:15--5:15--5:14--5:13-
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Rain (mm)
-------------42---------------------
Temp. °C141512141413151513161613161410131412141311121210161613171712141411161614
Feels °C (?)11129111110111010121210131038910977888131391314101312811129

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Christmas Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Christmas Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Christmas Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Christmas Bay 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 (Christmas Bay) 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 Christmas Bay 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 The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Christmas Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Masterton which is 47 km (29 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 80 km (50 miles) away and Levin, 85 km (53 miles) away.

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