Port Robinson surf break

Port Robinson surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 07 Mar 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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Sunday (Mar 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Robinson in the next 12 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 4AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 8th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
3
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
1.5
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.4
SSE
1.3
S
1.5
S
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
NE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SE
0.7
SSE
0.9
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1
SE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)176771677151313125111010121413131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5917253748915424214212065563210110483236641562495320214
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
5
NW
5
NNW
5
NE
40
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
5
SSW
10
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
5
NNE
20
ENE
20
NNE
5
NNW
15
NE
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
NW
35
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
offglassononcross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
1.58
9:13AM
1.53
9:40PM
1.55
10:03AM
1.48
10:30PM
1.53
10:54AM
1.44
11:21PM
1.51
11:44AM
1.42
12:11AM
1.50
12:33PM
1.40
12:59AM
1.50
1:20PM
1.40
1:46AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:07AM
0.26
3:28PM
0.27
3:57AM
0.31
4:15PM
0.32
4:47AM
0.36
5:03PM
0.36
5:36AM
0.39
5:50PM
0.38
6:25AM
0.41
6:37PM
0.39
7:12AM
0.41
7:23PM
0.38
7:57AM
0.39
Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20
Sunset8:01--8:00--7:59--7:57--7:54--7:53--7:52--
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
----12-1-----------4-
Temp. °C181620211711111113131214151317171723221815
Feels °C (?)15141921136798761010916141518171111
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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.

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