Cobden Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what’s on the table for Cobden Breakwater over the next couple of weeks.

The opening act is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got some clean, long-period groundswell rolling in on Thursday the 23rd of July morning, with waves about 5 feet from the west at 13 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Wave energy is moderate (683). It’s a solid, clean start for an intermediate surfer, but the real standout window is coming up.

The big show is Saturday the 25th of July. Swell pumps up to a massive 13 feet from the west with a long 14-15 second period. The combined energy is cranking (6876 to 6361). Now, this is a breakwater setup, and that kind of size is going to be a real handful. The wind is onshore, but the forecast says wind and tide are favorable for the break. Honestly, this is expert territory only—if you’re not dialed in, give it a wide berth. It’s the biggest swell of the stretch, but it’s raw and powerful.

After that, Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th settle back to a much more manageable 6 to 7 feet west swell (energy around 1581-1623). Sunday afternoon goes glassy with a westerly swell at 13 seconds and a light SSE breeze. That’s the pick of the first week for an experienced surfer looking for clean, lined-up walls. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it quiet.

The following week has a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 28th offers clean 5-foot waves with glassy conditions in the afternoon. Energy is lower (334), but if you want an easy, fun session, that’s your call. Friday the 31st of July morning looks a little lumpy with a 7-foot west swell and a 12 mph cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with 6 feet and light winds.

August 2nd Sunday morning has a long-period 3-foot west swell at 18 seconds with clean conditions—energy is moderate (927). Good for a small-wave cruiser. The standout morning in the second week is Tuesday August 4th: 6 feet west-southwest swell at 14 seconds with light east-southeast winds, then the afternoon goes completely glassy with 5 feet. That’s a pure, clean paddle-out.

The very end of the run gets blown out. August 7th Friday morning has 6 feet of onshore slop with a fresh breeze. That’s a no-go.

Best on offer: Saturday the 25th for sheer size and power, but experts only. For the best all-around clean session with quality waves, point your board at Sunday the 26th of July afternoon or Tuesday August 4th afternoon—both glassy, nice west-southwest swell, and light crowds.

- Rusty

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