Cobden Breakwater surf break

Cobden Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 06 Apr 2026 NZST
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Cobden Breakwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cobden Breakwater sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cobden Breakwater this week:

The surf forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cobden Breakwater in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 7th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 13th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 13th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
1.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1
W
0.6
WSW
1.2
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.7
W
0.4
WSW
1
W
1.3
W
1.1
WNW
2.4
W
3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)1212111413138881412109913121210111011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1117550116101982022921311494164322177455305449235136321402178
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
SE
10
ESE
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
NW
10
E
5
ENE
0
S
10
SW
30
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
2.89
1:47PM
2.78
2:01AM
2.75
2:35PM
2.64
2:52AM
2.61
3:36PM
2.52
4:00AM
2.51
4:48PM
2.46
5:18AM
2.49
5:59PM
2.49
6:30AM
2.57
7:03PM
2.60
7:28AM
2.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:33AM
1.03
7:56PM
1.11
8:17AM
1.16
8:43PM
1.24
9:14AM
1.29
9:44PM
1.34
10:28AM
1.35
10:59PM
1.37
11:44AM
1.32
12:14AM
1.30
12:50PM
1.19
1:17AM
1.16
1:44PM
1.01
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Sunrise-6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:03--7:03-
Sunset--6:15--6:15--6:13--6:10--6:09--6:07--6:06
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--417--1142----------15
Temp. °C151915151617161716141616131818141818161514
Feels °C (?)121714141414131715141515121717121818161010
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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 16 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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