Cobden Breakwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.44° S 171.20° E

Cobden Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 07 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cobden Breakwater sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.3° 

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


Cobden Breakwater surf forecast from 7 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 1,641 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NW swell.

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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cobden Breakwater in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 7th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 19th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 11th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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8
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0.6
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15
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14
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0.9
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
187
129
165
811
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722
608
515
345
215
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520
1641
1176
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306
293
217
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480
Wind (km/h)
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20
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WNW
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High Tide
10:08AM3.08m
10:26PM3.16m
10:48AM3.14m
11:06PM3.18m
11:24AM3.18m
11:43PM3.17m
12:00PM3.19m
00:20AM3.14m
12:35PM3.16m
00:58AM3.08m
1:11PM3.09m
1:36AM3.00m
1:48PM3.00m
2:16AM2.90m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.88m
4:38AM0.85m
4:57PM0.84m
5:16AM0.84m
5:35PM0.83m
5:53AM0.86m
6:11PM0.86m
6:30AM0.91m
6:47PM0.91m
7:06AM0.97m
7:23PM0.98m
7:44AM1.05m
8:02PM1.06m
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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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