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Robin Hood Bay Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
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Robin Hood Bay surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 23rd May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 26th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 14 | ESE 4 | SE 12 | S 4 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | |
26 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 30 | 20 | 61 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 350 | 269 | 505 | 355 | 308 | 356 | 329 | 855 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross | cross | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | on | |
High Tide | 9:04AM1.75m | 9:28PM1.88m | 10:02AM1.74m | 10:25PM1.82m | 10:58AM1.71m | 11:22PM1.75m | 11:51AM1.67m | 00:20AM1.68m | 12:44PM1.63m | 1:14AM1.63m | 1:37PM1.58m | 2:06AM1.59m | 2:31PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:52AM0.24m | 3:09PM0.22m | 3:49AM0.25m | 4:06PM0.23m | 4:45AM0.27m | 5:03PM0.25m | 5:41AM0.30m | 5:59PM0.29m | 6:36AM0.34m | 6:54PM0.35m | 7:31AM0.37m | 7:49PM0.41m | 8:22AM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — |
 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 |
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Temp °C | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | N 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | NNW 7 |
 kJ | 26 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 20 | 61 | 123 | 101 | 163 | 350 | 269 | 505 | 355 | 308 | 356 | 329 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 7 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | N 5 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | — | NNW 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | ESE 4 | — | ENE 11 | SSE 16 | NNW 4 | — |
| kJ | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 67 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 11 | 26 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | E 15 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 13 | — | S 16 | NNW 7 | S 7 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 12 | N 11 | ENE 11 | E 6 | ENE 11 | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | 9 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 23 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | S 3 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | — | — | 14 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 855 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 118 | 107 | 168 | 69 | 69 | 55 | 55 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 86 | 53 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
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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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