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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
17.5° C
(Which is 1.6°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 06) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1048 | 754 | 437 | 269 | 111 | 75 | 50 | 116 | 101 | 112 | 256 | 202 | 128 | 154 | 425 | 374 | 147 | 85 | 87 | 103 | 833 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:45AM 3.02 | 1:07PM 2.92 | 1:20AM 2.89 | 1:47PM 2.78 | 2:01AM 2.75 | 2:35PM 2.64 | 2:52AM 2.61 | 3:36PM 2.52 | 4:00AM 2.51 | 4:48PM 2.46 | 5:18AM 2.49 | 5:59PM 2.49 | 6:30AM 2.57 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:40PM 0.84 | 6:56AM 0.89 | 7:16PM 0.97 | 7:33AM 1.03 | 7:56PM 1.11 | 8:17AM 1.16 | 8:43PM 1.24 | 9:14AM 1.29 | 9:44PM 1.34 | 10:28AM 1.35 | 10:59PM 1.37 | 11:44AM 1.32 | 12:14AM 1.30 | ||||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | ||
| Sunset | 6:20 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | ||
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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.












