Cray Bay Surf Guide
Cray Bay in Hawkes Bay is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves and there is also a left hand reef break.. Best around mid tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Cray Bay Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
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 Beach and reef |  4 | fairly consistent | 14.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Cray Bay:
The best conditions reported for surf at Cray Bay occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Energía de Olas (poder): 12 horas
Cray Bay Surf:
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Cray Bay Surf Guide
Cray Bay in Hawkes Bay is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves and there is also a left hand reef break.. Best around mid tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Cray Bay Spot Info
Type: Rating: Reliability: Todays Sea Temp*: Beach and reef4fairly consistent 14.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satelliteSurfing Cray Bay:
The best conditions reported for surf at Cray Bay occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Energía de Olas (poder): 12 horas
Usa la barra de navegación de arriba para ver la temperatura del mar en Cray Bay, fotografías Cray Bay, previsiones detalladas de olas para Cray Bay, vientos y previsión del tiempo, webcams para Cray Bay, viento actual desde estaciones meteorológicas en Hawkes Bay y predicciones de marea para Cray Bay. Las mapas de olas para New Zealand enseñarán un mapa grande de New Zealand y los mares que rodean. Los mapas de olas pueden ser animadas para mostrar diferentes componentes de olas, la altura de ola, la energía de ola, el período, junto con previsiones de viento y del tiempo. Previsiones actuales del tiempo y del estado del mar provienen de boyas marinas de New Zealand, del barcos que transitan en la zona y de estaciones meteorológicas costeras. Cada página de previsiones tiene un Busca-Olas Regional y Global para localizar las mejores condiciones para surfear en el área de Cray Bay.
Cray Bay Surf:
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Cray Bay Surf Guide
Cray Bay in Hawkes Bay is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves and there is also a left hand reef break.. Best around mid tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Cray Bay Spot Info
Type: Rating: Reliability: Todays Sea Temp*: Beach and reef4fairly consistent 14.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satelliteSurfing Cray Bay:
The best conditions reported for surf at Cray Bay occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Energía de Olas (poder): 12 horas
Usa la barra de navegación de arriba para ver la temperatura del mar en Cray Bay, fotografías Cray Bay, previsiones detalladas de olas para Cray Bay, vientos y previsión del tiempo, webcams para Cray Bay, viento actual desde estaciones meteorológicas en Hawkes Bay y predicciones de marea para Cray Bay. Las mapas de olas para New Zealand enseñarán un mapa grande de New Zealand y los mares que rodean. Los mapas de olas pueden ser animadas para mostrar diferentes componentes de olas, la altura de ola, la energía de ola, el período, junto con previsiones de viento y del tiempo. Previsiones actuales del tiempo y del estado del mar provienen de boyas marinas de New Zealand, del barcos que transitan en la zona y de estaciones meteorológicas costeras. Cada página de previsiones tiene un Busca-Olas Regional y Global para localizar las mejores condiciones para surfear en el área de Cray Bay.
Cray Bay Surf:
Friday, 5 June 2026, 00:31 Local timejue viernes 05 9PM 0AM 3AM 6AM Wave (m) Período (s) 8 8 8 5 Viento (km/h) Estado del Viento cross-
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Cray Bay Surf Guide
Cray Bay in Hawkes Bay is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves and there is also a left hand reef break.. Best around mid tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Cray Bay Spot Info
Type: Rating: Reliability: Todays Sea Temp*: Beach and reef4fairly consistent 14.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satelliteSurfing Cray Bay:
The best conditions reported for surf at Cray Bay occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Energía de Olas (poder): 12 horas
Usa la barra de navegación de arriba para ver la temperatura del mar en Cray Bay, fotografías Cray Bay, previsiones detalladas de olas para Cray Bay, vientos y previsión del tiempo, webcams para Cray Bay, viento actual desde estaciones meteorológicas en Hawkes Bay y predicciones de marea para Cray Bay. Las mapas de olas para New Zealand enseñarán un mapa grande de New Zealand y los mares que rodean. Los mapas de olas pueden ser animadas para mostrar diferentes componentes de olas, la altura de ola, la energía de ola, el período, junto con previsiones de viento y del tiempo. Previsiones actuales del tiempo y del estado del mar provienen de boyas marinas de New Zealand, del barcos que transitan en la zona y de estaciones meteorológicas costeras. Cada página de previsiones tiene un Busca-Olas Regional y Global para localizar las mejores condiciones para surfear en el área de Cray Bay.
Cray Bay Surf:
Friday, 5 June 2026, 00:31 Local timejue viernes 05 9PM 0AM 3AM 6AM Wave (m) Período (s) 8 8 8 5 Viento (km/h) Estado del Viento cross-
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Live Weather:
At Te Mata Peak, 17 km from Cray Bay.
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Fotos de Surf
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Usa este mapa para navegar hacia las playas de surf de Hawkes Bay y estaciones de marea cercanas de Cray Bay
Spots de Surf más cercanos a Cray Bay:
(Clica la ubicación para más detalles)- Closest spot1 mi
- Second closest spot1 mi
- Third closest spot5 mi
- Fourth closest spot13 mi
- Fifth closest spot14 mi
Boyas marinas más cercanas a Cray Bay:
- Closest Boya Marinas150 mi
- Second closest Boya Marinas169 mi
- Third closest Boya Marinas219 mi
- Fourth closest Boya Marinas222 mi
- Fifth closest Boya Marinas305 mi
Estaciones de marea más cercanas a Cray Bay:
- Closest estación de mareaNapier25 mi
- Second closest estación de mareaWairoa River60 mi
- Third closest estación de mareaWaikokopu70 mi
- Fourth closest estación de mareaCastlepoint85 mi
- Fifth closest estación de mareaGisborne98 mi
Airports
- The closest passenger airport to Cray Bay is Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in New Zealand, 129 km (80 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Cray Bay is Taupo Airport (TUO), also in New Zealand, 146 km (91 miles) away.
- Third is Gisborne Airport (GIS) in New Zealand, 156 km (97 miles) away.
- Wanganui Airport (WAG) in New Zealand is 169 km (105 miles) away.
- Masterton Airport (MRO), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Cray Bay and is 171 km (106 miles) away.
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