Cobden Breakwater surf break

Cobden Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 03 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
17.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cobden Breakwater this week:

The surf forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cobden Breakwater in the next 12 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 7AM. 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 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 3rd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 3rd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Fri
09
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
W
1
W
1
W
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
W
0.4
NNW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
W
1.2
W
1.2
WNW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)10991817161514141613121010101110107710
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2501761581091441311721159683958137827115610873126143121
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
E
10
NW
10
E
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
SSE
0
NNW
10
W
5
S
5
W
15
WSW
5
S
5
SW
10
W
5
ESE
5
NW
5
NW
10
NNE
10
W
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglassonglassglassoncross-
on
glassonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:54PM
3.30
11:20AM
3.38
11:50PM
3.38
12:12PM
3.47
12:42AM
3.40
1:01PM
3.49
1:31AM
3.37
1:49PM
3.44
2:17AM
3.28
2:35PM
3.33
3:02AM
3.14
3:20PM
3.18
3:46AM
3.00
4:07PM
3.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:08AM
0.72
5:34PM
0.59
6:01AM
0.65
6:26PM
0.54
6:51AM
0.63
7:16PM
0.55
7:38AM
0.66
8:04PM
0.63
8:24AM
0.74
8:51PM
0.75
9:08AM
0.86
9:37PM
0.89
9:54AM
1.01
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Fri
09
Sunrise-6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07-
Sunset--9:15--9:15--9:15--9:15--9:15--9:14--9:14
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161918161718151717151617141617151718171817
Feels °C (?)161817161617151615151415131415151618181614
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The above surf forecast table for Cobden Breakwater provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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