Port Robinson surf break

Port Robinson surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 NZST
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Port Robinson surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Port Robinson sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Port Robinson surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Robinson this week:

The surf forecast for Port Robinson over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Robinson in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 7th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 7th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Robinson over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
3
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
!
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1.8
NE
8
2.3
NE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
E
7
0.9
ENE
9
1.2
NE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1.8
SSW
6
3
S
10
2.1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
428
622
499
461
388
223
153
169
47
111
215
59
86
91
122
180
94
229
1488
855
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
NE
20
NNE
5
W
25
WNW
5
SW
5
NNW
20
NE
10
N
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
0
NE
10
N
35
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
15
WNW
15
N
15
W
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:35PM1.61m
5:55AM1.47m
6:20PM1.61m
6:40AM1.45m
7:05PM1.59m
7:25AM1.43m
7:49PM1.57m
8:10AM1.40m
8:33PM1.54m
8:54AM1.38m
9:17PM1.52m
9:39AM1.37m
10:00PM1.51m
Low Tide
11:19AM0.31m
11:56PM0.34m
12:04PM0.32m
00:42AM0.34m
12:49PM0.32m
1:27AM0.35m
1:33PM0.33m
2:12AM0.35m
2:17PM0.34m
2:55AM0.35m
3:01PM0.35m
3:38AM0.35m
3:44PM0.35m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:47
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:50
7:50
7:50
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
1
5
Temp °C
17
17
16
18
18
13
12
12
11
17
18
15
16
17
14
11
10
10
10
12
9
15
14
13
13
12
11
10
8
8
14
16
12
14
16
12
4
4
7
6
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
E
7
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
2.1
SSE
10
Energy kJ
202
232
274
499
461
388
223
153
169
43
111
92
59
86
91
122
180
94
51
18
855
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.3
S
4
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
15
0.2
ENE
10
Energy kJ
6
1
4
3
3
2
17
2
15
47
6
2
1
3
13
11
19
6
9
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
11
0.2
SSE
21
Energy kJ
4
4
4
19
1
15
32
7
3
3
3
1
5
10
5
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
8
2.3
NE
8
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.9
NE
5
1.2
NE
9
1.8
SSW
6
3
S
10
0.6
W
3
Energy kJ
428
622
2
4
33
215
229
1488
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
Distance (km)
27
28
28
0
44
0
0
86
27
1
44
27
1
0
27
44
61
0
0
27
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Canterbury
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
2
2
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Port Robinson Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Port Robinson provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Robinson can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Robinson 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 (Port Robinson) 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 Port Robinson 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.

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