Robin Hood Bay surf break

Robin Hood Bay surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 NZDT
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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
16.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Robin Hood Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hood Bay in the next 12 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 31st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 31st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 31st Dec)6ft (1.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SE
1
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.8
E
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SE
Period(s) (?)988889885555775888878
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)629329277126513036322866946071542745563520179
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
5
NNW
25
N
30
NW
10
NW
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
WSW
5
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffonononononononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:05PM
1.64
4:35AM
1.75
5:04PM
1.68
5:31AM
1.82
6:03PM
1.71
6:28AM
1.86
6:59PM
1.73
7:24AM
1.87
7:54PM
1.74
8:19AM
1.86
8:48PM
1.73
9:13AM
1.82
9:43PM
1.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:16PM
0.31
10:56AM
0.35
11:11PM
0.28
11:52AM
0.29
12:09AM
0.25
12:49PM
0.25
1:08AM
0.21
1:45PM
0.22
2:05AM
0.18
2:40PM
0.21
2:59AM
0.17
3:34PM
0.22
3:51AM
0.19
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-8:59--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:00-
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--11---1-------------
Temp. °C141616182216171615151514161713202217232417
Feels °C (?)121614131814161513121010131411171916212217
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The above surf forecast table for Robin Hood Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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