Port Robinson Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Canterbury)
Photo credit: Hamish Symonds
Surf Break: Port Robinson
Photo credit: Hamish symonds
Surf Break: Port Robinson
| Name: | Port Robinson |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Port Robinson in Kaikoura is an exposed point break that has quite reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the west southwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Best around high tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up.
Overall Port Robinson Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Port Robinson surf quality by season and Port Robinson surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Port Robinson |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Port Robinson:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Gore Bay | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Fields | 17 mi |
| Third closest break | Motunau Beach | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Oaro | 27 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Midshore Bay | 29 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Port Robinson: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4522 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4578 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4824 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4886 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5030 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Port Robinson: |
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| Closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 37 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand(2) | 37 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 58 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 58 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 67 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Port Robinson: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 32 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 39 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 73 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 83 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Broken River (New Zealand) | 85 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Port Robinson: |
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| Closest city location | Amberley (New Zealand) | 35 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kaikoura (New Zealand) | 37 mi |
| Third closest city location | Woodend (New Zealand) | 45 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kaiapoi (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Christchurch (New Zealand) | 57 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Port Robinson is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand, 93 km (58 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Port Robinson is Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also in New Zealand, 158 km (98 miles) away.
- Third is Nelson Airport (NSN) in New Zealand, 176 km (109 miles) away.
- Hokitika Airport (HKK) in New Zealand is 191 km (119 miles) away.
- Westport Airport (WSZ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Port Robinson and is 191 km (119 miles) away.
