Surf Forecasts:
Cobden Breakwater surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, WSW swell with 2,703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cobden Breakwater in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown for Cobden Breakwater (Cobden-Breakwater). We've got a solid stretch of surf coming, but it's mostly for the experienced lot. Beginners might want to sit a few of these out.
Thursday the 16th is a total loss with onshore wind and rain messing up a 8ft swell. Don't bother. The real show starts Friday the 17th. The morning is glassy with a 7ft, 15-second groundswell from the west. The energy is solid (2119), and the wind is dead calm. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon is just as glassy with no wind.
Saturday the 18th stays top-notch in the morning. Another 6ft west-southwest swell with a 15-second period and glassy southeast winds. Energy is still strong (1576). The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so get out early.
Sunday the 19th is another gem. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, with the swell holding around 6ft to 6ft from the west. The energy stays moderate to strong (1743 and 1392). This is as clean as it gets for waves this size.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st see the swell drop, but the quality holds. Clean, cross-off winds with waves around 4ft to 3ft. The energy is moderate (742 and 341). Good for a more mellow session.
Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a mix of poor and so-so, but by Friday the 24th we're back to clean conditions with a small 3ft swell.
The Cream of the Crop
If you're after the absolute best, circle Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th. Both are excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday morning has a solid 7ft west swell with a 13-second period and light cross-off winds. Energy is strong (1718). Wednesday is even better: a clean 6ft west swell with a 14-second period. The morning has light cross-off wind, but the afternoon... the afternoon is glassy with a 7ft swell (1380). That afternoon session on the 29th is the one to chase.
Also, look at Friday the 31st. The morning brings a clean 7ft west swell with a 13-second period and offshore east winds at 10 km/h. That's a long period groundswell with clean wind, perfect for this break. The energy is strong (1376). A top-tier call to end the month.
A Few Things
The swell is coming from the west to west-southwest, which is exactly what this break likes. The water temp info isn't in the data we have, so we'll roll with what we see. For most of this run, the combined swell energy is in the moderate to strong range, so there's plenty of punch.
Crowds are rare here, so you can expect some peace and quiet. The spot is fairly consistent, making it a reliable option.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 6 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2803 | 2211 | 2040 | 2005 | 2119 | 2119 | 1739 | 1576 | 2465 | 2160 | 1743 | 1392 | 596 | 733 | 600 | 408 | 314 | 244 | 183 | 55 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 11:37PM3.54m | 12:06PM3.44m | 00:25AM3.54m | 12:53PM3.38m | 1:12AM3.45m | 1:39PM3.26m | 1:58AM3.31m | 2:24PM3.11m | 2:46AM3.13m | 3:10PM2.95m | 3:36AM2.95m | 4:01PM2.81m | 4:32AM2.80m | 4:57PM2.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:51AM0.46m | 6:14PM0.56m | 6:40AM0.50m | 7:00PM0.61m | 7:28AM0.60m | 7:45PM0.72m | 8:15AM0.75m | 8:31PM0.88m | 9:02AM0.94m | 9:20PM1.06m | 9:50AM1.12m | 10:13PM1.23m | 10:43AM1.29m | ||||||||
 |  | |  |  | | |  | | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 |
mm | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 15 | — | W 14 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | 2803 | 2211 | — | 2005 | 2119 | 2119 | 1739 | 1576 | — | 2160 | 1743 | 1392 | 596 | 733 | 600 | 408 | 314 | 244 | 183 | 55 | 163 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | N 12 | W 9 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 203 | 35 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 51 | 43 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | W 22 | W 21 | NNE 4 | W 18 | W 17 | N 10 | NNW 11 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 23 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2040 | — | — | — | — | — | 2465 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 163 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 48 |
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast South Island | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Cobden Breakwater surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest