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Cobden Breakwater Surf Forecast
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Cobden Breakwater surf Forecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cobden Breakwater this week:
The surf forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cobden Breakwater in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 20th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 604 | 482 | 461 | 350 | 317 | 307 | 286 | 245 | 341 | 317 | 1025 | 529 | 417 | 366 | 608 | 1382 | 1297 | 839 | 429 | 425 | 924 | 887 | 721 | 531 | 176 | 127 | 120 | 266 | 197 | 163 | 289 | 580 | 232 | 176 | 173 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | cross | glass | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:58PM 2.91 | 9:14AM 3.02 | 9:33PM 3.02 | 9:48AM 3.12 | 10:06PM 3.11 | 10:20AM 3.18 | 10:38PM 3.17 | 10:52AM 3.21 | 11:09PM 3.20 | 11:24AM 3.21 | 11:41PM 3.19 | 11:59AM 3.17 | 12:15AM 3.14 | 12:36PM 3.09 | 12:53AM 3.06 | 1:19PM 2.98 | 1:38AM 2.95 | 2:11PM 2.85 | 2:32AM 2.83 | 3:16PM 2.75 | 3:40AM 2.76 | 4:29PM 2.70 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:49PM 1.07 | 3:08AM 1.05 | 3:25PM 0.96 | 3:42AM 0.95 | 3:58PM 0.88 | 4:14AM 0.88 | 4:30PM 0.82 | 4:45AM 0.84 | 5:01PM 0.81 | 5:15AM 0.83 | 5:34PM 0.82 | 5:48AM 0.85 | 6:09PM 0.87 | 6:23AM 0.90 | 6:47PM 0.95 | 7:04AM 0.98 | 7:30PM 1.04 | 7:53AM 1.08 | 8:22PM 1.14 | 8:54AM 1.15 | 9:26PM 1.20 | 10:08AM 1.16 | 10:39PM 1.20 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | 3 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cobden Breakwater Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cobden Breakwater provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cobden Breakwater can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cobden Breakwater 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 (Cobden Breakwater) 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 Cobden Breakwater 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.
Cobden Breakwater is 172 km (107 miles) from the city of Christchurch. If you plan a holiday in West Coast South Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Christchurch. Christchurch has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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