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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 11 pm Sunday 17 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
14.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 22nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | |
336 | 178 | 156 | 416 | 346 | 341 | 236 | 171 | 163 | 106 | 107 | 203 | 800 | 860 | 576 | 495 | 734 | 783 | 599 | 435 | 456 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:06PM3.45m | 11:32AM3.46m | 11:56PM3.45m | 12:28PM3.40m | 00:50AM3.40m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:17AM0.48m | 5:44PM0.57m | 6:09AM0.54m | 6:38PM0.68m | 7:06AM0.65m | 7:34PM0.82m | 8:07AM0.79m | 8:34PM0.96m | 9:11AM0.93m | 9:36PM1.09m | 10:16AM1.04m | 10:41PM1.18m | 11:20AM1.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 |
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Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 |
 kJ | 336 | 178 | 125 | 416 | 346 | 341 | 236 | 171 | 163 | 106 | 107 | 203 | 800 | 860 | 576 | 495 | 734 | 783 | 599 | 386 | 339 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 21 | W 19 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | W 20 | NW 7 | NW 9 | W 12 | WNW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 9 | 66 | 156 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 21 | 71 | 41 | 24 | 39 | 50 | 32 | 173 | 152 | 117 | 435 | 456 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | W 19 | W 18 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 18 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 52 | 13 | 11 | 32 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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