Robin Hood Bay Surf Break
Lat Long: 41.38° S 174.07° E

Robin Hood Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Robin Hood Bay

Issued: 11 am 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Robin Hood Bay sea temperature is
13.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSE swell with 8,444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 (Jun 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hood Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 8th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 9th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 9th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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 Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
!
!
!
4
3
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
6
1
S
7
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
15
3.5
SSE
14
4.5
SSE
15
3.5
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
13
1.7
SE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
97
8
73
83
246
4697
8444
4655
2021
580
567
411
226
302
128
86
118
77
68
37
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
NNW
10
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
SSE
5
W
5
ENE
10
W
10
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
N
10
WNW
10
SW
15
SSE
10
S
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
WNW
Wind State
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
11:16AM1.41m
11:31PM1.48m
12:01PM1.44m
00:22AM1.49m
12:47PM1.48m
1:11AM1.52m
1:36PM1.53m
2:01AM1.56m
2:29PM1.61m
2:53AM1.61m
3:23PM1.69m
3:50AM1.66m
4:19PM1.77m
Low Tide
5:12PM0.49m
5:50AM0.46m
6:01PM0.48m
6:38AM0.45m
6:51PM0.48m
7:28AM0.42m
7:45PM0.46m
8:17AM0.39m
8:42PM0.44m
9:07AM0.35m
9:41PM0.40m
10:00AM0.32m
10:39PM0.35m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
Temp °C
11
13
8
14
15
10
11
12
9
12
13
10
11
12
8
11
11
11
10
11
8
Feels °C
9
10
5
12
12
5
10
11
7
10
11
8
9
9
5
9
7
7
9
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
6
1
S
7
0.8
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
15
3.5
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
22
3.5
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
13
1.7
SE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSE
18
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
Energy kJ
130
97
92
40
83
246
4697
2432
4655
2021
580
567
411
226
302
128
86
18
31
68
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
S
8
0.4
NW
7
1.8
SSE
21
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.2
S
15
0.7
SE
13
0.3
S
15
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
14
10
8
73
12
11
2784
347
297
17
167
42
2
4
8
8
53
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
13
0.3
SSE
14
Energy kJ
9
7
7
6
44
16
4
7
3
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
6
5.5
S
13
4.5
SSE
15
0.5
N
3
0.3
N
2
0.4
N
3
0.7
NNW
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
Energy kJ
206
10422
8444
5
1
2
23
118
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
4
7
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
3
3
3
3
55
147
147
61
3
3
3
3
3
3
61
153
86
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
5
7
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
3
4
9
5
9
9
9
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
9
6
5
9
9
6
9
5
9
8
7
8
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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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