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Robin Hood Bay Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
Robin Hood Bay surf Forecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
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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 Thursday (May 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hood Bay in the next 12 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hood Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 34 | 61 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 229 | 184 | 10 | 0 | 64 | 543 | 633 | 1001 | 487 | 339 | 269 | 55 | 62 | 94 | 84 | 55 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:48AM 1.52 | 8:16PM 1.59 | 8:35AM 1.51 | 9:00PM 1.59 | 9:25AM 1.50 | 9:45PM 1.60 | 10:16AM 1.49 | 10:33PM 1.59 | 11:07AM 1.49 | 11:24PM 1.59 | 11:58AM 1.51 | 12:19AM 1.59 | 12:48PM 1.54 | 1:14AM 1.61 | 1:40PM 1.58 | 2:09AM 1.64 | 2:34PM 1.62 | 3:03AM 1.67 | 3:29PM 1.67 | 3:57AM 1.70 | 4:25PM 1.71 | 4:54AM 1.72 | 5:21PM 1.76 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:41AM 0.53 | 1:56PM 0.51 | 2:24AM 0.52 | 2:39PM 0.51 | 3:11AM 0.52 | 3:25PM 0.51 | 4:01AM 0.50 | 4:15PM 0.49 | 4:53AM 0.47 | 5:08PM 0.46 | 5:46AM 0.43 | 6:02PM 0.41 | 6:40AM 0.38 | 6:55PM 0.35 | 7:33AM 0.32 | 7:49PM 0.31 | 8:25AM 0.28 | 8:44PM 0.28 | 9:17AM 0.25 | 9:43PM 0.27 | 10:10AM 0.24 | 10:43PM 0.26 | 11:06AM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 4 | 5 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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