Robin Hood Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.38° S 174.07° E

Issued: 11 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Robin Hood Bay sea temperature is
11.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Robin Hood Bay surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Robin Hood Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hood Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 9th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
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
Period (s)
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
12
1.3
N
4
1.8
NNE
5
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
10
1.7
S
6
2.2
SSE
7
4.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
9
3
SE
9
3.5
SE
8
4
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
9
4
SSE
9
4
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
49
0
205
431
2960
1132
1066
1041
1215
1754
2144
1955
2760
3155
2806
2777
2404
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
SSE
45
S
50
S
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
40
SE
35
S
35
S
35
S
40
SSE
40
S
30
S
20
SSW
25
SSE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:16AM1.43m
9:28PM1.52m
10:01AM1.44m
10:14PM1.52m
10:46AM1.46m
11:03PM1.52m
11:31AM1.49m
11:54PM1.53m
12:19PM1.53m
00:45AM1.55m
1:10PM1.59m
1:37AM1.58m
2:06PM1.65m
Low Tide
3:07AM0.45m
3:13PM0.43m
3:48AM0.43m
3:56PM0.43m
4:31AM0.43m
4:41PM0.44m
5:17AM0.43m
5:31PM0.45m
6:07AM0.42m
6:25PM0.46m
7:00AM0.41m
7:23PM0.46m
7:53AM0.38m
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7:50
7:50
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
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5:06
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5:08
5:08
 mm
13
1
7
2
1
20
21
6
5
7
12
10
Temp °C
12
13
13
12
13
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
11
10
10
9
9
7
9
9
Feels °C
7
7
7
6
10
8
1
0
0
6
8
7
4
4
3
2
0
0
-1
3
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
S
19
0.3
E
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
14
2.5
ESE
10
0.2
S
17
3
SE
10
3
SE
10
3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
48
44
41
37
49
18
18
29
18
1132
1066
898
20
1376
22
1604
1765
1837
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.3
NNE
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
NW
8
1
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
10
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
4
3
5
7
5
3
147
90
112
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSE
17
0.4
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
1
6
4
4
27
35
22
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
4
1
N
4
1.3
N
4
1.8
NNE
5
0.4
NW
3
0.7
N
3
1.7
S
6
2.2
SSE
7
4.5
SSE
9
1.5
E
8
2.5
SSE
9
3
SE
9
3.5
SE
8
4
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
9
4
SSE
9
4
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
4
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
27
34
67
186
2
11
205
431
2960
316
1041
1215
1754
2144
1955
2760
3155
2806
2777
2404
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
3
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
65
95
107
79
69
53
55
65
67
67
67
102
162
158
146
156
156
156
153
107
156
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
2
4
4
5
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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 16 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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