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Cobden Breakwater Surf Forecast
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Cobden Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 NZSTForecast 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
14.6° C
(Which is 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 (May 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | |
168 | 166 | 75 | 825 | 3028 | 920 | 663 | 520 | 589 | 499 | 418 | 367 | 877 | 1180 | 763 | 500 | 303 | 117 | 72 | 45 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:26PM3.29m | 1:47AM3.29m | 2:27PM3.16m | 2:49AM3.17m | 3:29PM3.02m | 3:53AM3.05m | 4:31PM2.92m | 4:59AM2.97m | 5:34PM2.85m | 6:04AM2.93m | 6:34PM2.84m | 7:02AM2.94m | 7:30PM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM0.82m | 8:07AM0.79m | 8:34PM0.96m | 9:11AM0.93m | 9:36PM1.09m | 10:16AM1.04m | 10:41PM1.18m | 11:20AM1.12m | 11:46PM1.22m | 12:21PM1.16m | 00:46AM1.21m | 1:16PM1.16m | 1:41AM1.18m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
— | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | NW 7 | WNW 15 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 10 |
 kJ | 168 | 166 | 52 | 252 | 3028 | 920 | 663 | 520 | 589 | 499 | 418 | 367 | 877 | 1180 | 763 | 500 | 303 | 117 | 131 | 139 | 1043 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | W 21 | W 12 | WSW 12 | — | W 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | WSW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 8 | 75 | 45 | — | 855 | 355 | 216 | 154 | 111 | 80 | 161 | 308 | 98 | 65 | 54 | 28 | 26 | 72 | 45 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 19 | W 18 | — | WSW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | NW 14 | WSW 20 | N 11 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | 25 | 84 | 48 | — | — | 7 | 131 | 112 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | E 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 825 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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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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