Robin Hood Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.38° S 174.07° E

Issued: 5 am 04 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: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM. 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 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 10th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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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
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
12
1.3
N
5
1.8
NNE
6
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
10
2
S
6
3.5
S
7
2.4
SSE
7
1.2
ESE
10
3
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
3
SSE
8
3.5
SE
8
3
ESE
10
3.5
SSE
9
2.1
SE
10
3.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
8
3.5
SE
10
2.1
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
49
0
0
1208
607
288
1199
412
399
960
1816
1820
1994
898
2208
931
1967
798
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
15
NW
10
NW
25
SSE
50
SSE
45
SSE
30
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
S
20
SSE
50
SSE
35
SSE
35
S
30
S
25
S
25
S
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
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
2:33AM1.61m
Low Tide
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
8:24PM0.43m
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7:50
7:50
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
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5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
 mm
11
1
5
2
1
7
9
2
4
11
1
11
11
3
3
Temp °C
13
13
12
13
11
9
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
11
12
11
10
11
11
9
Feels °C
7
7
6
11
9
5
1
6
5
8
8
7
7
8
6
5
4
2
5
5
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
NNE
5
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
2.4
SSE
7
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
9
1.4
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
9
0.3
SSW
13
3
ESE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.2
E
10
1
ESE
10
0.3
S
16
2.1
ESE
10
Energy kJ
44
41
37
49
11
17
18
607
255
198
327
399
544
33
1667
898
279
201
43
798
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
3
5
8
18
18
17
51
49
44
20
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
NNW
8
Energy kJ
6
5
61
46
43
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
4
1.3
N
5
1.8
NNE
6
0.5
N
3
2
S
6
3.5
S
7
1.2
ESE
10
3
ESE
9
1.7
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3.5
SE
8
3.5
SSE
8
3.5
SSE
9
3
S
9
3.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
8
3.5
SE
10
2.4
S
8
Energy kJ
34
70
186
4
312
1208
288
1199
412
383
960
1816
1820
1994
1342
2208
931
1967
657
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
5
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
95
107
84
69
53
56
118
67
60
55
55
95
95
86
146
146
146
147
134
134
124
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
5
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
4
4
5
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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