Robin Hood Bay Surf Forecast

/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (41.38° S 174.07° E)

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Robin Hood Bay surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 NZDT

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Robin Hood Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Robin Hood Bay sea temperature is 14.9° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Nov 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hood Bay in the next 12 days are 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 7AM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 7AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Tue 25th Nov)	1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf	7AM (Tue 25th Nov)	1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful	7AM (Tue 25th Nov)	1.5ft (0.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 12 days.

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12 Days Hourly

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ESE	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	NNE	NNE	NNW	S	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	ESE
Period(s) (?)	9	9	10	10	10	9	9	9	7	5	5	6	6	6	6	5	5	5	4	5	5
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	27	0	30	0	31	29	0	17	9	0	0	0	0	50	28	13	12	9	9	37	31
Wind (km/h)	NNW	NW	NNW	W	NNW	NNW	NW	NE	N	N	N	SE	SE	ESE	SSW	N	ENE	SSE	SE	SE	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	on	on	cross- on	glass	cross- off	cross	cross- on	on	on	off
High Tide / height (m)		5:58PM 1.51		6:24AM 1.57	6:44PM 1.50		7:08AM 1.59		7:27PM 1.50	7:50AM 1.59		8:08PM 1.49	8:31AM 1.58		8:50PM 1.48	9:11AM 1.57		9:33PM 1.46	9:50AM 1.55		10:19PM 1.44
Low Tide / height (m)	11:57AM 0.54		12:03AM 0.51	12:43PM 0.55		12:47AM 0.53		1:24PM 0.56	1:30AM 0.55		2:04PM 0.57	2:12AM 0.56		2:43PM 0.57	2:52AM 0.55		3:24PM 0.56	3:33AM 0.54		4:07PM 0.54

	Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24
Sunrise	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-
Sunset	-	8:23	-	-	8:24	-	-	8:27	-	-	8:28	-	-	8:29	-	-	8:30	-	-	8:30	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	3	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	20	16	18	20	17	20	20	14	22	25	15	15	15	11	19	19	13	16	16	13
Feels °C (?)	16	16	15	18	20	17	19	20	13	18	21	13	13	13	10	16	17	12	13	13	11

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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.