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Cobden Breakwater surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
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 Tuesday (Jun 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2ft 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 12 days are 11ft 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 05) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6ft 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 05) at 12AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 3rd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 6th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 5th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cobden Breakwater over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 |
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Energy (?) | 192 | 286 | 482 | 373 | 425 | 395 | 2020 | 1282 | 1117 | 1065 | 1236 | 733 | 495 | 281 | 133 | 71 | 50 | 62 | 55 | 79 | 188 | 263 | 402 | 623 | 1970 | 4159 | 1742 | 1298 | 896 | 1156 | 1114 | 2138 | 2120 | 1267 | 637 | 673 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 4:50PM 8.99 | 5:18AM 9.15 | 5:48PM 8.89 | 6:17AM 9.12 | 6:44PM 8.96 | 7:10AM 9.25 | 7:35PM 9.19 | 7:58AM 9.45 | 8:22PM 9.48 | 8:41AM 9.71 | 9:04PM 9.78 | 9:22AM 9.97 | 9:43PM 10.07 | 10:02AM 10.17 | 10:20PM 10.27 | 10:40AM 10.34 | 10:57PM 10.43 | 11:19AM 10.4 | 11:35PM 10.47 | 11:58AM 10.37 | 12:14AM 10.43 | 12:39PM 10.24 | 12:54AM 10.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 10:38AM 4 | 11:01PM 4.3 | 11:36AM 4.17 | 12:01AM 4.36 | 12:31PM 4.23 | 12:57AM 4.33 | 1:23PM 4.17 | 1:48AM 4.2 | 2:10PM 4.04 | 2:33AM 4 | 2:53PM 3.9 | 3:14AM 3.84 | 3:34PM 3.77 | 3:53AM 3.71 | 4:13PM 3.67 | 4:30AM 3.58 | 4:51PM 3.58 | 5:06AM 3.51 | 5:29PM 3.51 | 5:44AM 3.45 | 6:07PM 3.45 | 6:25AM 3.41 | 6:47PM 3.45 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - |
Rain (in) | - | - | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
Temp. °F | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 50 | 41 | 45 | 46 | 41 | 48 | 50 | 39 | 46 | 50 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 45 | 48 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 50 |
Feels °F (?) | 50 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 55 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 39 | 43 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 34 | 41 | 43 | 30 | 39 | 43 | 32 | 39 | 43 | 36 | 41 | 48 | 45 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 54 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 43 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 2.6in), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 59°F on Wed afternoon, min 43°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 50°F on Fri afternoon, min 36°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.3in), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 52°F on Wed afternoon, min 37°F on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 2.0in), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 57°F on Fri afternoon, min 48°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). |
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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 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.