Cob Cottage
Exposed reef south of Brighton with reasonably consistent surf from both windswell and groundswell. Best on a south swell with a WNW offshore; rarely crowded.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 105° - 222°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m - 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (292°)
- Offshore range
- 247° - 337°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- All tides
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Cob Cottage?
Cob Cottage is a reef break in Brighton, New Zealand, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Cob Cottage?
Cob Cottage picks up swell from the ESE round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the S. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.4 to 1.9m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 9s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Cob Cottage?
A WNW wind is dead offshore at Cob Cottage, and anything from the WSW round to the NNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
How cold is the water at Cob Cottage?
The water at Cob Cottage averages around 12°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Cob Cottage good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Things to watch for: sharks, strong rips and sharp, shallow reef (booties help).
How do I get to Cob Cottage?
The nearest airport on our list is DUD, then it's roughly a 25-minute drive.
What other surf spots are near Cob Cottage?
The closest breaks we track are Brighton Point (2.6 km), Blue Tops (4.7 km) and Blackhead (9.6 km), handy when Cob Cottage isn't working.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Brighton Point
🥝 Right-hand point • S swell magnet • Dunedin south
Blue Tops
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • SSE swell, Brighton coast
Blackhead
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • SE swell, Dunedin south coast
Kuri Bush
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • S swell, Taieri coast
Taieri Mouth
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • S swell, Taieri coast
St Clair
❄️ Southern Ocean cold • Roaring forties power • Deep south dedication