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Robin Hood Bay Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Robin Hood Bay surf Forecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Robin Hood Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hood Bay in the next 12 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 2nd May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 25 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 35 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 0 | 115 | 27 | 15 | 181 | 246 | 581 | 580 | 377 | 289 | 260 | 150 | 102 | 71 | 288 | 991 | 4974 | 4821 | 4514 | 3108 | 2159 | 1778 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:35AM 1.51 | 9:00PM 1.59 | 9:25AM 1.50 | 9:45PM 1.60 | 10:16AM 1.49 | 10:33PM 1.59 | 11:07AM 1.49 | 11:24PM 1.59 | 11:58AM 1.51 | 12:19AM 1.59 | 12:48PM 1.54 | 1:14AM 1.61 | 1:40PM 1.58 | 2:09AM 1.64 | 2:34PM 1.62 | 3:03AM 1.67 | 3:29PM 1.67 | 3:57AM 1.70 | 4:25PM 1.71 | 4:54AM 1.72 | 5:21PM 1.76 | 5:51AM 1.72 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:24AM 0.52 | 2:39PM 0.51 | 3:11AM 0.52 | 3:25PM 0.51 | 4:01AM 0.50 | 4:15PM 0.49 | 4:53AM 0.47 | 5:08PM 0.46 | 5:46AM 0.43 | 6:02PM 0.41 | 6:40AM 0.38 | 6:55PM 0.35 | 7:33AM 0.32 | 7:49PM 0.31 | 8:25AM 0.28 | 8:44PM 0.28 | 9:17AM 0.25 | 9:43PM 0.27 | 10:10AM 0.24 | 10:43PM 0.26 | 11:06AM 0.24 | 11:42PM 0.27 | 12:03PM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Robin Hood Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Robin Hood Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Robin Hood Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Robin Hood Bay 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 (Robin Hood Bay) 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 Robin Hood Bay 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.
Robin Hood Bay is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Blenheim. If you plan a holiday in Kaikoura and Marlborough, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blenheim. Blenheim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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