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Robin Hood Bay surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
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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
15.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hood Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 171 | 168 | 55 | 39 | 41 | 34 | 42 | 35 | 50 | 30 | 113 | 54 | 54 | 26 | 86 | 92 | 196 | 250 | 246 | 196 | 170 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:04PM 1.78 | 11:36AM 1.67 | 12:00AM 1.78 | 12:34PM 1.65 | 12:57AM 1.75 | 1:30PM 1.64 | 1:54AM 1.72 | 2:23PM 1.63 | 2:50AM 1.68 | 3:16PM 1.61 | 3:44AM 1.65 | 4:08PM 1.60 | 4:35AM 1.63 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:43PM 0.31 | 5:17AM 0.35 | 5:40PM 0.33 | 6:18AM 0.37 | 6:40PM 0.34 | 7:19AM 0.37 | 7:38PM 0.33 | 8:17AM 0.36 | 8:33PM 0.33 | 9:11AM 0.35 | 9:25PM 0.32 | 10:01AM 0.34 | 10:18PM 0.32 | 10:49AM 0.34 | |||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | ||
| Sunset | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | ||
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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.












