Crossroads Surf Report & Forecast
Otago
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
7
kt
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
2.3
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
2.3ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
9s
WIND GUSTS
16kt
AIR TEMP
10°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.6ft @
8s
8s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | POOR | 3.1ft | 9s | E | 12kt | NE | 15kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 9s | E | 13kt | NE | 15kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 2.9ft | 9s | E | 13kt | NE | 15kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 2.8ft | 9s | E | 13kt | NE | 16kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 2.8ft | 9s | E | 13kt | NE | 18kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 2.7ft | 9s | E | 14kt | NE | 20kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | POOR | 2.6ft | 9s | E | 14kt | NE | 22kt | 12°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 2.5ft | 9s | E | 12kt | NNE | 20kt | 12°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 2.4ft | 9s | E | 10kt | NNE | 19kt | 11°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 9s | E | 7kt | NNE | 18kt | 11°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 9s | E | 7kt | NNE | 16kt | 10°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | E | 7kt | N | 15kt | 10°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | E | 7kt | N | 13kt | 9°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | E | 6kt | N | 11kt | 9°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | E | 6kt | N | 9kt | 9°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | E | 5kt | N | 7kt | 9°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | E | 5kt | N | 7kt | 8°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | E | 6kt | N | 7kt | 8°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | E | 6kt | N | 7kt | 8°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | E | 6kt | NNE | 8kt | 9°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | E | 6kt | NNE | 9kt | 10°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | E | 6kt | NNE | 10kt | 11°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | E | 7kt | NNE | 10kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 8s | E | 8kt | NNE | 10kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
Saturday
Apr 11GOOD6 excellent hours
🌊 0.4-5.5ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 10-17°C
Sunday
Apr 12EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 4.5-5.5ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 9-19°C
Monday
Apr 13EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 5.2-6.6ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 9-17°C
Tuesday
Apr 14EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-5.1ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 7-13°C
Wednesday
Apr 15EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-4.9ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 6-16°C
Thursday
Apr 16EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-5.1ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 5-13°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.4ft @ 9s
Wind Conditions:4-14kt NE
Water Temperature:14°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Crossroads in North Otago is an exposed point break with fairly consistent surf that can work year-round. The best surf occurs with a south-southeast swell and offshore winds from the west, typically during winter—most often in June—when clean, rideable waves are most common. It receives a mix of groundswells and windswells and works best around low tide. The spot is rarely crowded, but surfers should beware of strong rips and rocks in the lineup.
Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Rocks
Location: County: Waitaki District | State: Otago | Country: New Zealand / Aotearoa | Postcode: 9495 | Full Address: Waitaki District, Otago, 9495, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSSE
Ideal Wind DirectionW
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