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Cobden Breakwater surf break

Cobden Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 07 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
18.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Feb 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cobden Breakwater in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 7th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 7th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 14th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.7
WNW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.7
WNW
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)13121413131212121111111111888111271213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)737679769787681531355283217170123688868846868834749187
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
W
5
SSE
5
SE
10
WSW
5
SSW
0
SSW
15
WSW
5
SE
0
ENE
10
W
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
WSW
5
E
10
ENE
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglassglassoncross-
on		glassoncross-
off		glassoncross-
off		glassonglassoffcross-
off		crosscross-
off		glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:21PM
2.98
3:40AM
2.85
4:05PM
2.81
4:26AM
2.72
4:58PM
2.67
5:22AM
2.61
6:03PM
2.59
6:31AM
2.55
7:12PM
2.57
7:45AM
2.57
8:18PM
2.63
8:51AM
2.67
9:17PM
2.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:35PM
0.98
9:52AM
1.09
10:18PM
1.15
10:40AM
1.25
11:08PM
1.31
11:41AM
1.38
12:11AM
1.43
12:53PM
1.46
1:25AM
1.47
2:05PM
1.45
2:37AM
1.43
3:07PM
1.36
3:35AM
1.31
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--
Sunset-8:52--8:51--8:50--8:47--8:46--8:45--8:44-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
----------------19323
Temp. °C171715171716171714171815191917192018181817
Feels °C (?)151414151516141412141614171718181917191918
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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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