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Christmas Bay Surf Forecast
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Christmas Bay surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 02 Jan 2025 NZDT
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 Friday (Jan 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Christmas Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 3rd Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 6th Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 5th Jan) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Christmas Bay over the next 12 days.
Thu 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 336 | 255 | 202 | 155 | 155 | 1216 | 1119 | 422 | 732 | 897 | 3058 | 980 | 758 | 488 | 302 | 83 | 45 | 44 | 61 | 157 | 248 | 202 | 514 | 617 | 515 | 308 | 225 | 196 | 151 | 106 | 70 | 180 | 248 | 350 | 505 | 530 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:10PM 1.17 | 8:25AM 1.32 | 9:01PM 1.19 | 9:19AM 1.32 | 9:51PM 1.23 | 10:15AM 1.33 | 10:40PM 1.28 | 11:09AM 1.34 | 11:30PM 1.33 | 12:03PM 1.36 | 12:23AM 1.38 | 12:56PM 1.37 | 1:17AM 1.43 | 1:50PM 1.38 | 2:13AM 1.48 | 2:46PM 1.37 | 3:09AM 1.51 | 3:44PM 1.35 | 4:04AM 1.52 | 4:41PM 1.33 | 4:59AM 1.51 | 5:37PM 1.30 | 5:53AM 1.48 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:09AM 0.13 | 3:06PM 0.10 | 3:01AM 0.08 | 3:55PM 0.06 | 3:55AM 0.04 | 4:44PM 0.03 | 4:51AM 0.02 | 5:33PM 0.01 | 5:47AM 0.01 | 6:23PM 0.01 | 6:43AM 0.02 | 7:13PM 0.01 | 7:39AM 0.02 | 8:03PM 0.03 | 8:35AM 0.03 | 8:54PM 0.05 | 9:30AM 0.05 | 9:48PM 0.07 | 10:26AM 0.07 | 10:44PM 0.08 | 11:23AM 0.09 | 11:41PM 0.08 | 12:22PM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Thu 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 |
| Sunset | 8:50 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | 11 | 3 | - | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun 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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