Cobden Breakwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.44° S 171.20° E

Cobden Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cobden Breakwater sea temperature is
12.5°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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, W swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 20s period, W swell with 17,447 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with W 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 (Sep 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cobden Breakwater in the next 16 days are 5.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 5th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 5th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 10th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 20s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

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WSW
10
1.6
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4.5
WNW
9
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10
4.5
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12
4
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16
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14
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
356
1045
3305
4314
6344
5929
5875
6309
6181
2746
1685
822
588
286
301
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711
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Wind (km/h)
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N
15
NNE
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25
WNW
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25
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NW
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High Tide
3:07AM2.93m
3:37PM2.83m
4:20AM2.79m
4:56PM2.74m
5:44AM2.74m
6:22PM2.77m
7:02AM2.80m
7:37PM2.91m
8:11AM2.94m
8:39PM3.09m
9:07AM3.09m
9:29PM3.26m
Low Tide
8:50PM0.99m
9:22AM1.06m
9:58PM1.12m
10:34AM1.20m
11:22PM1.18m
12:00PM1.23m
00:46AM1.10m
1:21PM1.12m
1:57AM0.94m
2:26PM0.94m
2:54AM0.74m
3:19PM0.74m
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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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