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Port Robinson surf break

Port Robinson surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
16.9° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Robinson this week:

The surf forecast for Port Robinson over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Robinson in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 20th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 22nd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 25th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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4
3
3
2
0
2
1
3
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SE
0.5
E
0.8
E
0.9
ENE
0.5
SSE
1.9
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
E
2.5
E
2.3
E
2.2
S
1.8
E
1.5
E
2
SSW
1.5
SSE
1.8
S
2.5
SSW
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)788814678911121110111010141391212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38348410711828149868611751888185713589517144508347801094994341397
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
5
E
25
ENE
20
NE
35
ENE
40
ENE
30
NE
35
NE
25
NE
20
WSW
25
SW
20
S
35
SW
40
WSW
50
SW
40
WSW
40
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		ononononononononoffoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:36AM
1.64
6:52PM
1.48
7:18AM
1.64
7:36PM
1.48
8:02AM
1.63
8:22PM
1.48
8:46AM
1.61
9:09PM
1.50
9:34AM
1.60
10:00PM
1.52
10:24AM
1.58
10:53PM
1.56
11:17AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:17AM
0.25
12:54PM
0.29
1:01AM
0.24
1:38PM
0.27
1:46AM
0.23
2:23PM
0.25
2:33AM
0.23
3:08PM
0.24
3:22AM
0.23
3:54PM
0.22
4:13AM
0.23
4:43PM
0.21
5:08AM
0.23
5:34PM
0.19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
Sunrise-6:11--6:11--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:18--6:18-
Sunset--9:01--9:00--9:00--9:00--8:59--8:58--8:57
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C12141413161616161616181512912101112131414
Feels °C (?)1010999911111315151270215871010
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Canterbury? If you are looking for accommodation near Port Robinson, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 91 km (57 miles) away.

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