Cobden Breakwater Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.44° S 171.20° E

Cobden Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cobden Breakwater sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.2° 

Cobden Breakwater surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cobden Breakwater surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with WSW swell.

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 (Nov 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 14th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 19th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 19th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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13
2.1
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2.2
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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522
373
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1139
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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10
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10
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5
SSE
15
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20
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25
NNE
35
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10
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High Tide
1:48PM3.00m
2:16AM2.90m
2:29PM2.89m
3:01AM2.79m
3:15PM2.79m
3:51AM2.68m
4:09PM2.69m
4:47AM2.61m
5:09PM2.64m
5:48AM2.58m
6:12PM2.65m
6:48AM2.62m
7:12PM2.72m
Low Tide
8:02PM1.06m
8:24AM1.12m
8:45PM1.14m
9:08AM1.19m
9:36PM1.21m
9:58AM1.25m
10:33PM1.24m
10:56AM1.27m
11:34PM1.23m
11:58AM1.26m
00:34AM1.16m
1:00PM1.19m
1:31AM1.06m
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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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