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Cobden Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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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
17.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (Mar 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cobden Breakwater in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 168 | 79 | 107 | 130 | 462 | 331 | 229 | 5019 | 4163 | 84 | 849 | 784 | 243 | 299 | 290 | 298 | 184 | 505 | 533 | 535 | 2859 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:00AM 2.96 | 4:45PM 2.87 | 5:16AM 2.83 | 6:05PM 2.77 | 6:40AM 2.79 | 7:23PM 2.77 | 7:57AM 2.86 | 8:32PM 2.85 | 9:01AM 2.98 | 9:30PM 2.96 | 9:52AM 3.11 | 10:17PM 3.07 | 10:35AM 3.21 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:45PM 0.99 | 10:21AM 1.04 | 10:55PM 1.18 | 11:42AM 1.16 | 12:18AM 1.27 | 1:05PM 1.16 | 1:39AM 1.23 | 2:17PM 1.07 | 2:47AM 1.10 | 3:17PM 0.93 | 3:41AM 0.94 | 4:05PM 0.80 | 4:26AM 0.80 | ||||||||||
Tue 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | ||
| Sunset | 7:40 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 10 | ||
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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.












