Port Robinson Surf Forecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
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Continuing clean conditions at Port Robinson (calm at Port Robinson NZ 1 km from Port Robinson). 1.7m 11 s period swell from S
1 h 6 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Robinson this week:
The surf forecast for Port Robinson over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 7 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Robinson over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
| Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph  |
| Energy(?) |
Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State(?) |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
| High °C |
| Low °C |
| Chill °C (?) |
| Sunrise |
| Sunset |
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thu 20 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSE | SSE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | ENE | ENE |
| 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| 502 | 403 | 862 | 576 | 517 | 346 | 268 | 535 | 1258 | 1822 | 1275 | 687 | 382 | 250 | 141 | 80 | 173 | 156 | 227 | 771 | 698 | 506 | 663 |
WSW | S | SSE | S | SSE | N | WNW | SSE | SW | WNW | SSE | NW | N | NE | N | NNW | NE | NNE | NNW | NNE | NW | SW | SSW |
| off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | off | cross- off |
11:57AM 1.47 | 12:15AM 1.42 | 12:43PM 1.50 | 1:01AM 1.43 | 1:29PM 1.54 | 1:47AM 1.46 | 2:15PM 1.61 | 2:34AM 1.51 | 3:02PM 1.67 | 3:22AM 1.56 | 3:51PM 1.74 | 4:11AM 1.62 | 4:41PM 1.80 | 5:03AM 1.67 | |||||||||
6:09PM 0.39 | 6:25AM 0.35 | 6:56PM 0.37 | 7:10AM 0.32 | 7:43PM 0.34 | 7:56AM 0.27 | 8:30PM 0.29 | 8:42AM 0.21 | 9:18PM 0.23 | 9:31AM 0.14 | 10:07PM 0.17 | 10:21AM 0.08 | 10:57PM 0.11 | 11:12AM 0.03 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Gore Bay which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Port Robinson.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thu 20 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
 |  |  |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | |
| clear | some clouds | light rain | cloudy | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy |
| - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 |
| 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - |
| - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Low air temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Cool air temperatures (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 7 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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