Robin Hood Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.38° S 174.07° E

Issued: 11 am 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: Monday 6 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 5,607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hood Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 6th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 6th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 7th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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
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!
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
12
1.6
NNE
5
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
1.2
S
5
2.5
S
7
4
SSE
8
3
SSE
11
5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
10
0.3
ESE
10
5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
8
2.3
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
49
0
82
0
1718
2070
5607
2512
19
4304
1966
1656
1042
696
950
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
35
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
25
S
45
SSE
45
S
25
SE
15
SSW
20
S
50
SSE
35
S
35
S
25
S
20
S
25
S
15
SSW
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:45PM1.53m
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
Low Tide
2:32PM0.45m
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
clear
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part cloud
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light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
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5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
 mm
7
1
3
19
10
2
6
2
Temp °C
12
14
13
13
13
12
13
13
8
9
10
11
12
12
11
10
10
6
8
9
5
Feels °C
7
9
8
7
7
6
10
9
3
-3
8
8
7
8
2
2
2
-1
2
2
-1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
1.2
E
8
3
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
10
0.8
E
10
0.3
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSE
18
Energy kJ
18
20
48
44
41
37
49
31
17
18
163
2070
2605
118
19
520
924
9
8
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.2
E
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.4
NE
6
0.1
S
16
0.9
E
7
0.5
E
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
14
Energy kJ
3
15
4
3
5
9
5
86
50
117
8
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.6
E
10
0.3
NNW
6
Energy kJ
4
1
1
6
5
4
70
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
4
0.6
N
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.9
N
4
1.2
N
4
1.6
NNE
5
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNE
3
1.2
S
5
2.5
S
7
4
SSE
8
5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
10
4
S
10
5
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
8
2.3
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
11
8
19
27
55
123
2
3
82
783
1718
5607
2512
2998
4304
1966
1656
1042
696
950
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
4
3
1
1
5
4
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
53
95
65
95
107
71
71
61
55
219
59
52
55
102
158
134
134
134
134
134
107
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
7
4
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
5
5
4
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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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