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Robin Hood Bay Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Robin Hood Bay surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 02 Dec 2024 NZDT
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 Monday (Dec 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hood Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 2nd Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 2nd Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 2nd Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 606 | 1007 | 547 | 304 | 205 | 133 | 37 | 42 | 0 | 49 | 29 | 48 | 355 | 815 | 531 | 206 | 132 | 77 | 51 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 28 | 19 | 51 | 47 | 22 | 9 | 27 | 59 | 101 | 57 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:09PM 1.52 | 8:33AM 1.62 | 8:55PM 1.51 | 9:17AM 1.62 | 9:43PM 1.50 | 10:01AM 1.61 | 10:32PM 1.49 | 10:48AM 1.60 | 11:22PM 1.50 | 11:39AM 1.60 | 12:11AM 1.52 | 12:33PM 1.59 | 1:00AM 1.54 | 1:28PM 1.60 | 1:52AM 1.58 | 2:23PM 1.62 | 2:46AM 1.61 | 3:16PM 1.64 | 3:43AM 1.66 | 4:12PM 1.65 | 4:41AM 1.71 | 5:09PM 1.67 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:03PM 0.55 | 2:15AM 0.51 | 2:47PM 0.52 | 2:59AM 0.48 | 3:34PM 0.49 | 3:44AM 0.45 | 4:22PM 0.45 | 4:31AM 0.41 | 5:10PM 0.41 | 5:21AM 0.38 | 5:59PM 0.38 | 6:12AM 0.35 | 6:50PM 0.35 | 7:05AM 0.33 | 7:44PM 0.33 | 8:00AM 0.33 | 8:38PM 0.31 | 8:58AM 0.34 | 9:31PM 0.30 | 9:59AM 0.35 | 10:24PM 0.29 | 11:00AM 0.35 | 11:18PM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 15 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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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