Surf forecast for Cockrane’s Reef

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Timezone:

Pacific/Kiritimati

Forecast updated:

18/09, 19:01

Wind: SN UNITY Atmos

(20260918 05z)

Waves: SN UNITY WAVE

(20260917 06z)

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Timeline

Today Fri 18/09

09:00 - 10:00

Best

Fun with light offshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.

0.6m15.6 s(271 kJ)(SSW)

11 / 12 km/h(E)

0.6 → 0.6m

Tomorrow Sat 19/09

09:00 - 11:00

Solid with light cross-offshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.

1.0m14.2 s(582 kJ)(S)

12 / 11 km/h(SSE)

0.6 → 0.6m

11:00 - 15:00

Fun with light sideshore. High to low tide, falling.

0.7m14.9 s(336 kJ)(SSW)

12 / 12 km/h(SSE)

0.6 → 0.3m

16:00 - 17:00

Fun with light sideshore. Low tide, falling.

0.7m14.5 s(320 kJ)(SSW)

Fun with light sideshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.

0.7m14.4 s(317 kJ)(SSW)

16 / 15 km/h(S)

0.2 → 0.2m

Sun 20/09

No surf windows

Cockrane’s Reef Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

Cockrane's Reef is a long, walled-up left that bends through almost 180°, wrapping around to join the neighbouring rights. It breaks over dead coral, and the adjoining rights are a good bet up to around 4 ft (1.2 m).

When It Works

The reef pulls in swell from west through north, and northwest is the best direction. It is usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

Wind and Tide

Look for an east offshore wind. The reef can work through most of the tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Local Tips

It is best suited to intermediate surfers.

Surf spots near Cockrane’s Reef

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Cockrane’s Reef?

Cockrane’s Reef is usually best with swell from west to north (W-N), ideally northwest (NW) around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, east (E) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot Cockrane’s Reef?

Cockrane’s Reef is a surf spot in Tabwakea, Kiribati.

What is the surf break like at Cockrane’s Reef?

Cockrane’s Reef is a left reef break over dead coral.

What surfing skill level is Cockrane’s Reef suitable for?

Cockrane’s Reef can suit intermediate surfers.

Is Cockrane’s Reef beginner friendly for surfing?

Cockrane’s Reef is better suited to intermediate surfers.

What surf spots are near Cockrane’s Reef?

Other nearby surf spots are Coral Head, Annie’s, Bridge's Point, and Paris.

What swell direction works for surfing at Cockrane’s Reef?

Cockrane’s Reef can work with swell from west to north (W-N); northwest (NW) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at Cockrane’s Reef?

Cockrane’s Reef usually works with swell around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Cockrane’s Reef?

East (E) offshore wind is usually best at Cockrane’s Reef.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Cockrane’s Reef?

East (E) is offshore at Cockrane’s Reef.

What tide works best for surfing at Cockrane’s Reef?

Cockrane’s Reef can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

Surf forecast for Cockrane’s Reef

Timeline

Cockrane’s Reef Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

When It Works

Wind and Tide

Local Tips

Surf spots near Cockrane’s Reef

Frequently asked questions

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