
Surf Forecasts:
Cobden Breakwater surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
155 | 111 | 983 | 759 | 475 | 371 | 376 | 265 | 243 | 326 | 424 | 373 | 298 | 278 | 161 | 156 | 98 | 1117 | 864 | 470 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:20AM3.14m | 12:35PM3.16m | 00:58AM3.08m | 1:11PM3.09m | 1:36AM3.00m | 1:48PM3.00m | 2:16AM2.90m | 2:29PM2.89m | 3:01AM2.79m | 3:15PM2.79m | 3:51AM2.68m | 4:09PM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM0.86m | 6:30AM0.91m | 6:47PM0.91m | 7:06AM0.97m | 7:23PM0.98m | 7:44AM1.05m | 8:02PM1.06m | 8:24AM1.12m | 8:45PM1.14m | 9:08AM1.19m | 9:36PM1.21m | 9:58AM1.25m | 10:33PM1.24m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:28 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | 2 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 8 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 7 | NNW 10 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 16 | WNW 9 | N 8 |
123 | 146 | 983 | 53 | 475 | 371 | 117 | 219 | 86 | 326 | 424 | 373 | 298 | 278 | 161 | 156 | 59 | 83 | 864 | 117 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NW 7 | NW 6 | N 14 | NW 6 | N 13 | W 18 | NW 8 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
155 | 111 | 46 | 50 | 218 | 357 | 376 | 265 | 243 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 10 | 51 | — | 77 | 236 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NW 11 | W 18 | — | W 18 | N 16 | N 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 6 | N 14 | N 6 | N 13 | W 20 | N 13 | N 12 | — | — | N 17 | NNW 11 |
13 | 20 | 24 | — | 6 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 23 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 |
— | — | — | 759 | — | — | 228 | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 98 | 1117 | — | 470 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 153 | 190 | 156 | 12 | 156 | 0 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 38 | 190 | 169 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
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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.
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