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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cray Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Cray Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cray Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 25) at 7PM.
Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 20th Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 21st Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 22nd Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cray Bay over the next 12 days.
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sun 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 612 | 542 | 392 | 485 | 1338 | 1082 | 1040 | 2129 | 2094 | 1899 | 1338 | 1100 | 984 | 668 | 435 | 325 | 235 | 175 | 149 | 92 | 61 | 41 | 67 | 59 | 51 | 83 | 227 | 203 | 218 | 261 | 324 | 869 | 815 | 651 | 505 | 551 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:37AM 1.42 | 3:02PM 1.31 | 3:27AM 1.39 | 3:52PM 1.28 | 4:16AM 1.36 | 4:40PM 1.27 | 5:03AM 1.36 | 5:26PM 1.27 | 5:49AM 1.36 | 6:12PM 1.29 | 6:34AM 1.36 | 6:57PM 1.31 | 7:18AM 1.37 | 7:41PM 1.33 | 8:02AM 1.37 | 8:24PM 1.35 | 8:45AM 1.36 | 9:06PM 1.37 | 9:27AM 1.35 | 9:48PM 1.38 | 10:08AM 1.33 | 10:29PM 1.38 | 10:50AM 1.33 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:20PM 0.25 | 8:55AM 0.27 | 9:10PM 0.29 | 9:45AM 0.30 | 9:59PM 0.31 | 10:34AM 0.31 | 10:47PM 0.31 | 11:21AM 0.31 | 11:34PM 0.30 | 12:07PM 0.29 | 12:21AM 0.29 | 12:52PM 0.27 | 1:08AM 0.27 | 1:36PM 0.26 | 1:54AM 0.26 | 2:19PM 0.26 | 2:40AM 0.26 | 3:01PM 0.26 | 3:24AM 0.27 | 3:42PM 0.27 | 4:07AM 0.28 | 4:23PM 0.28 | 4:50AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sun 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 |
Sunset | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri morning). |
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Information about the Cray Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cray Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cray Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cray 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 (Cray 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 Cray 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.
Cray Bay is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.