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Crossroads surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 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 14.3°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.6 °C max: 13.9 °C min: 10.3 °C)
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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 14.3°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.6 °C max: 13.9 °C min: 10.3 °C)


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 (Mar 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crossroads in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 19th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 23rd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 23rd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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

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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
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
E
0.8
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
S
1.3
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.8
SSE
1.1
S
1
S
1.1
S
1.2
SSE
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)109996669912121212121111111010137171615151414141313121114141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)186969876124755363106383425425464411263210161164125125157293186291304496400447539329192866419512681
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
N
20
NNE
30
NE
20
N
5
N
10
ESE
5
SW
20
SSW
30
S
10
S
10
N
20
NE
15
SSE
20
NNE
25
NE
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
30
S
15
S
10
NNW
20
SW
15
SSE
5
WSW
5
NW
20
NE
10
WNW
10
SW
15
E
5
SW
5
SSE
10
SE
5
NNE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscrosscross-
on
crossglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:53AM
1.67
1:14PM
1.58
1:39AM
1.69
1:57PM
1.61
2:20AM
1.70
2:36PM
1.63
2:57AM
1.71
3:12PM
1.64
3:33AM
1.71
3:48PM
1.66
4:08AM
1.69
4:24PM
1.66
4:44AM
1.67
5:01PM
1.64
5:20AM
1.62
5:39PM
1.62
5:58AM
1.57
6:18PM
1.58
6:38AM
1.51
7:01PM
1.54
7:21AM
1.45
7:48PM
1.52
8:10AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:26PM
0.36
7:00AM
0.39
7:14PM
0.34
7:45AM
0.37
7:57PM
0.32
8:24AM
0.34
8:36PM
0.29
9:01AM
0.32
9:14PM
0.26
9:37AM
0.30
9:51PM
0.25
10:13AM
0.29
10:30PM
0.27
10:51AM
0.30
11:10PM
0.30
11:30AM
0.34
11:53PM
0.36
12:11PM
0.39
12:38AM
0.42
12:55PM
0.44
1:26AM
0.48
1:43PM
0.49
2:19AM
0.52
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--7:37--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52
Sunset7:50--7:47--7:45--7:44--7:42--7:39--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:32--7:30--7:29--
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Rain (mm)
-------------1------414127------------
Temp. °C118131411151412151513161712141616202116129881091113121516121412913
Feels °C (?)746861312119910131481011121716126565668891313111210811

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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