Cobden Breakwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag of a 16-day window ahead, with some solid windows of clean swell and some sessions that are going to be a real battle. The standout sessions are definitely worth circling on the calendar, but you’ll have to pick your moments carefully.

The overall pattern starts with a bit of a bumpy ride, but there’s a clear run of excellent conditions from the middle of the first week onwards, especially for the more experienced among you. The water temp is sitting at 54° at the start, bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

We kick off on Saturday, 8 August, at Cobden Breakwater. The morning has a 5.6 ft swell from the NNW with a short 8-second period, and a light ENE offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (432), but the wind is making it clean. The afternoon holds a bit smaller at 4.9 ft, same direction and period, with the wind holding offshore. It’s surfable, but not the best of the run.

Sunday, 9 August, is a write-off. The morning brings a 6.6 ft NNW swell, but a cross-shore wind messes it up, and by the afternoon an 8.2 ft NW swell with a 15 mph cross-onshore wind creates poor, choppy conditions. Best to sit this one out.

Monday, 10 August, is a tale of two halves. The morning is a write-off with a 3.3 ft W swell and onshore wind. But the afternoon? That’s a gem. The swell drops to 3.3 ft, period jumps to 14 seconds, the wind goes glassy, and the energy is moderate (542). Clean, glassy conditions for a long-period groundswell – perfect for this breakwater setup.

Tuesday, 11 August, is small but clean. Morning has 2.6 ft from the WSW with a 13-second period and a light offshore breeze. The afternoon drops to 1.6 ft but the period stretches to 18 seconds – very long-period groundswell. The energy is low (292), but it’s clean. A fun little session for a log or a longboard.

Now, here’s where things get really good. Wednesday, 12 August, morning brings a 7.5 ft NNW swell at 10 seconds with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The combined energy is strong (1449). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds at 4.6 ft from the NW with a 11-second period and a light offshore wind – very clean.

Thursday, 13 August, morning is another standout. A 6.6 ft WNW swell at 12 seconds with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1161). Excellent, clean conditions. The afternoon drops to 4.9 ft, same direction, with a 11-second period and a light cross-offshore wind – still very good.

Friday, 14 August, morning is magic. Glassy conditions, 4.3 ft from the W at 9 seconds, energy moderate (543). The afternoon turns onshore and becomes marginal.

Saturday, 15 August, morning is the first big standout of the whole outlook. Glassy winds, 7.9 ft from the W at 11 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (2600). This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, punchy, and powerful. The afternoon, however, is a disaster with a 9.8 ft W swell and a 19 mph onshore wind – poor, dangerous conditions.

Sunday, 16 August, both sessions are a no-go. The swell is 11.5 ft from the W with a 16-17 second period, and the combined energy is huge (7842 and 7004). The wind is light, but the swell is simply too big for this break.

Monday, 17 August, morning is a redemption. Glassy calm, 8.2 ft from the W at 10 seconds, energy strong (1412). Excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns a bit messy with a cross-onshore wind.

Tuesday, 18 August, morning is another big one. 9.8 ft from the WSW at 8 seconds, light cross-offshore wind, clean. The energy is strong (1133). Excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is too big at 13.1 ft.

Wednesday, 19 August, morning is excellent. 8.2 ft from the W at 14 seconds, light cross-offshore wind, clean. The energy is very strong (2392). This is a serious session. The afternoon becomes marginal.

Thursday, 20 August, morning is very good. 4.9 ft from the W at 9 seconds, light cross-offshore wind, clean. The energy is moderate (793). The afternoon drops off.

Friday, 21 August, morning is clean. 3.6 ft from the W at 14 seconds, light offshore wind, energy moderate (823). The afternoon is glassy with 4.6 ft from the WSW at 14 seconds – very clean.

Saturday, 22 August, morning is glassy, 3.3 ft from the W at 19 seconds – very long period. The energy is moderate (951). The afternoon turns onshore.

Sunday, 23 August, morning is the final standout. 5.2 ft from the W at 15

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