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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 Wednesday 22 Apr 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
16.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
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 13°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | WSW 18 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 18 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | W 14 | WSW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | |
50 | 103 | 131 | 110 | 201 | 170 | 162 | 559 | 501 | 350 | 373 | 367 | 1035 | 1178 | 451 | 368 | 227 | 239 | 449 | 659 | 598 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 2:58AM3.03m | 3:44PM2.92m | 4:11AM2.92m | 4:56PM2.83m | 5:26AM2.88m | 6:05PM2.81m | 6:36AM2.91m | 7:09PM2.85m | 7:36AM2.98m | 8:04PM2.92m | 8:26AM3.06m | 8:50PM3.01m | 9:09AM3.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22AM1.00m | 9:52PM1.17m | 10:37AM1.10m | 11:07PM1.23m | 11:49AM1.13m | 00:19AM1.21m | 12:55PM1.09m | 1:22AM1.13m | 1:51PM1.01m | 2:14AM1.03m | 2:39PM0.94m | 2:59AM0.93m | 3:19PM0.88m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:42 |
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Temp °C | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | W 14 | W 8 | WSW 13 | W 8 | W 7 | W 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 50 | 76 | 123 | 106 | 201 | 170 | 127 | 559 | 501 | 350 | 373 | 367 | 1035 | 1178 | 334 | 282 | 227 | 239 | 449 | 659 | 598 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 18 | W 16 | W 15 | N 13 | N 13 | W 18 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 20 | — | N 14 | N 15 | WSW 13 | N 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 6 | W 20 | W 18 |
| kJ | 4 | 103 | 131 | 110 | 3 | 3 | 162 | 24 | 62 | 55 | 7 | — | 4 | 4 | 451 | 3 | 192 | 104 | 28 | 194 | 167 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | WSW 5 | N 13 | — | — | W 21 | N 13 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 18 | N 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | N 15 | N 15 |
| kJ | 30 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 25 | 70 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 368 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 156 |
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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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