Robin Hood Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.38° S 174.07° E

Issued: 11 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Robin Hood Bay sea temperature is
12.6° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSE swell with 1,273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s 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 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 18s 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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
1
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.5
SSE
17
1.4
SSE
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
E
10
0.3
ESE
7
3
S
8
0.3
ESE
8
3.5
S
10
0.4
ESE
12
2.1
S
9
2.2
S
9
1.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
168
952
405
290
244
66
39
31
0
11
0
13
0
47
758
777
287
176
176
96
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
15
N
10
NW
5
N
5
N
5
WNW
25
SSE
10
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SE
10
SW
Wind State
cross
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
12:21PM1.62m
00:50AM1.61m
1:15PM1.59m
1:41AM1.58m
2:08PM1.58m
2:31AM1.55m
3:01PM1.59m
3:21AM1.52m
3:50PM1.60m
4:11AM1.51m
4:37PM1.61m
4:58AM1.51m
5:22PM1.61m
Low Tide
6:30PM0.39m
7:05AM0.38m
7:28PM0.47m
7:57AM0.42m
8:26PM0.52m
8:44AM0.46m
9:22PM0.55m
9:28AM0.50m
10:12PM0.56m
10:12AM0.53m
10:57PM0.57m
10:58AM0.55m
11:39PM0.57m
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clear
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cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
 mm
1
5
1
6
9
23
2
Temp °C
10
11
8
12
13
11
11
12
12
9
8
7
8
9
8
9
9
7
10
11
9
Feels °C
8
9
6
9
10
9
10
11
11
4
5
4
4
6
5
6
6
4
8
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.8
S
14
1.4
SSE
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
E
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
E
12
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
12
0.4
ESE
12
2.1
S
9
0.5
E
13
1.6
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
Energy kJ
40
250
952
405
290
244
114
74
31
75
11
11
24
24
47
758
84
287
139
82
29
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.5
SSE
17
0.5
S
9
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
6
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
S
14
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
E
11
0.4
SSE
17
0.5
S
15
0.6
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
16
168
38
3
3
66
39
7
15
11
11
13
63
99
113
176
176
96
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
NE
4
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
12
0.2
SSE
18
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
4
4
1
5
6
11
31
37
72
69
65
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
2
0.5
N
3
0.4
N
3
0.2
N
5
0.4
S
9
2.1
S
6
3
S
8
4
S
10
3.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
3
S
9
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
8
Energy kJ
1
5
3
2
26
355
1254
2611
2533
1277
1402
777
432
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
53
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
55
102
3
3
168
147
3
86
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
6
5
4
4
5
5
4
9
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
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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