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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 11 pm Saturday 19 Apr 2025 NZST
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 Tuesday (Apr 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 12 days.
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thu 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 32 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 131 | 72 | 41 | 363 | 604 | 354 | 619 | 258 | 218 | 159 | 129 | 104 | 56 | 34 | 45 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 57 | 164 | 488 | 2006 | 2356 | 2073 | 2024 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:01PM 1.51 | 11:36AM 1.43 | 11:51PM 1.51 | 12:23PM 1.44 | 12:43AM 1.51 | 1:12PM 1.46 | 1:36AM 1.54 | 2:02PM 1.51 | 2:27AM 1.59 | 2:53PM 1.58 | 3:18AM 1.65 | 3:45PM 1.66 | 4:11AM 1.71 | 4:39PM 1.73 | 5:07AM 1.76 | 5:35PM 1.80 | 6:05AM 1.78 | 6:35PM 1.85 | 7:05AM 1.78 | 7:36PM 1.89 | 8:05AM 1.76 | 8:35PM 1.90 | 9:06AM 1.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:22AM 0.54 | 5:36PM 0.54 | 6:14AM 0.51 | 6:27PM 0.50 | 7:05AM 0.46 | 7:17PM 0.45 | 7:55AM 0.40 | 8:08PM 0.39 | 8:44AM 0.34 | 9:02PM 0.34 | 9:33AM 0.28 | 9:58PM 0.29 | 10:25AM 0.25 | 10:57PM 0.25 | 11:21AM 0.23 | 11:55PM 0.23 | 12:19PM 0.22 | 12:54AM 0.23 | 1:17PM 0.22 | 1:53AM 0.25 | 2:14PM 0.24 | 2:53AM 0.27 | 3:11PM 0.27 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thu 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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