Cobden Breakwater surf break

Cobden Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
16.4° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Monday (Apr 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 20th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 27th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 27th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
3
2
2
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1
WSW
1
WSW
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)13131211111614131218161513131816141313129
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)726269107734050679050103133110168125300826593440367323431
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SSW
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
W
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SW
5
S
15
N
30
SW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:34PM
3.38
12:57AM
3.32
1:29PM
3.23
1:53AM
3.18
2:33PM
3.07
2:58AM
3.03
3:44PM
2.92
4:11AM
2.92
4:56PM
2.83
5:26AM
2.88
6:05PM
2.81
6:36AM
2.91
7:09PM
2.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:46PM
0.63
7:10AM
0.67
7:40PM
0.82
8:11AM
0.84
8:41PM
1.02
9:22AM
1.00
9:52PM
1.17
10:37AM
1.10
11:07PM
1.23
11:49AM
1.13
12:19AM
1.21
12:55PM
1.09
1:22AM
1.13
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--
Sunset-5:54--5:53--5:52--5:51--5:49--5:47--5:46-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141491113712138121310111110121311141411
Feels °C (?)1094461894910798811119989
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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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