Cobden Beach - The Channel Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.44° S 171.20° E

Cobden Beach - The Channel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cobden Beach - The Channel sea temperature is
12.2°C
0.3° 

Cobden Beach - The Channel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cobden Beach - The Channel surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 3,046 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cobden Beach - The Channel this week:

The surf forecast for Cobden Beach - The Channel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cobden Beach - The Channel in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 28th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 28th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 28th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Beach - The Channel over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:06AM3.40m
12:28PM3.34m
00:43AM3.42m
1:05PM3.34m
1:22AM3.37m
1:45PM3.27m
2:07AM3.25m
2:29PM3.16m
2:59AM3.09m
3:24PM3.01m
4:05AM2.92m
4:33PM2.87m
Low Tide
5:58PM0.57m
6:18AM0.50m
6:33PM0.54m
6:55AM0.52m
7:12PM0.58m
7:36AM0.61m
7:54PM0.67m
8:20AM0.76m
8:42PM0.82m
9:12AM0.94m
9:43PM0.98m
10:15AM1.11m
10:59PM1.11m
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Information about the Cobden Beach - The Channel Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cobden Beach - The Channel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cobden Beach - The Channel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cobden Beach - The Channel 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 Beach - The Channel) 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 Beach - The Channel 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.

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