Port Robinson Surf Break

Port Robinson Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 42.88° S 173.32° E

Issued: 11 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Port Robinson sea temperature is
12.0° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Port Robinson surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Port Robinson surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 1,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 24th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 26th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 26th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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
1
1
3
1
1
!
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
14
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
S
7
1.7
S
8
2.5
S
8
3
S
8
2.5
SSE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1.1
S
9
0.9
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
16
1
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
229
277
311
328
853
1110
850
364
694
606
524
340
284
239
198
194
387
575
493
289
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
NNE
30
SW
25
WSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
5
W
10
WNW
15
SW
5
SSE
0
N
5
SW
10
SE
5
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:37PM1.56m
00:55AM1.52m
1:26PM1.55m
1:43AM1.48m
2:12PM1.56m
2:29AM1.47m
2:57PM1.57m
3:14AM1.46m
3:40PM1.59m
3:58AM1.47m
4:23PM1.61m
4:41AM1.47m
5:07PM1.62m
Low Tide
6:46PM0.30m
7:07AM0.26m
7:37PM0.34m
7:53AM0.29m
8:25PM0.36m
8:37AM0.31m
9:11PM0.37m
9:21AM0.32m
9:56PM0.36m
10:04AM0.32m
10:41PM0.35m
10:49AM0.31m
11:26PM0.34m
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
 mm
8
5
4
3
1
Temp °C
12
13
12
7
8
8
6
7
6
7
8
8
9
11
10
10
10
9
9
9
9
Feels °C
9
11
10
1
1
-2
-3
0
0
2
4
4
6
9
7
7
8
8
8
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
2.2
SSE
8
2
SSE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
16
1
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
14
Energy kJ
38
118
277
208
237
149
599
508
364
694
606
524
340
284
239
198
161
387
575
493
289
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
S
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.7
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
11
1
E
10
1.2
SE
7
0.8
SSE
17
0.9
SSE
17
0.6
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
Energy kJ
60
49
20
8
106
164
208
156
355
464
169
106
36
92
35
125
92
92
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
14
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
17
0.8
SSE
18
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.5
S
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
18
0.5
SSE
17
0.7
SSE
8
0.2
E
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
52
42
81
20
29
404
54
20
102
18
60
157
72
13
15
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
7
0.7
SSW
3
1.7
S
7
1.7
S
8
2.5
S
8
3
S
8
2.5
SSE
8
1
S
9
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
S
5
1.1
S
9
Energy kJ
229
8
311
328
853
1110
850
154
119
38
194
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
4
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
1
1
Distance (km)
0
27
61
0
179
84
81
84
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
61
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Canterbury
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
9
4
4
5
5
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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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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