
- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:

Cobden Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.6° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
Rating (10 max) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1693 | 777 | 239 | 243 | 236 | 225 | 821 | 738 | 614 | 1824 | 1375 | 960 | 384 | 253 | 249 | 356 | 115 | 80 | 47 | 51 | 107 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | on | off | off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 10:57PM 3.15 | 11:14AM 3.26 | 11:34PM 3.20 | 11:49AM 3.27 | 12:08AM 3.21 | 12:23PM 3.23 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 4:47PM 0.70 | 5:05AM 0.69 | 5:25PM 0.64 | 5:42AM 0.64 | 6:00PM 0.63 | 6:16AM 0.65 | 6:34PM 0.66 | ||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | |
Rain (mm) | 5 | 2 | - | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | |
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.












