Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at a solid 16-day window for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. This is an advanced reef break that’s pretty consistent and picks up a clean SW groundswell, so it’s got some serious potential, but the wind is going to be the story.

We kick off on Tuesday the 28th of July with a little taste. It’s a 6ft SW swell, period at 12 seconds, and the wind is a clean offshore from the SSW at 15 km/h. The water is 15°, which is about average for this time of year. The wave energy is pumping at 1009, and the report says "expect very good surf conditions." This is a solid intro, but it's just the start.

Wednesday the 29th is a write-off. The wind swings cross-on and the swell drops, so we’ve got a couple of days of marginal stuff. Thursday the 30th has a bigger 6ft SW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it’s messy. Friday the 31st is still a bit rough with rain showers and a cross wind, but the afternoon shows a clean cross-off breeze. The swell is 7ft from the SW at 14 seconds, and the energy is 2003. It’s a step in the right direction.

Now, hold onto your board. Saturday the 1st of August is where things get serious. The morning brings a massive 16ft SW swell, and the afternoon pumps it up to 20ft, both with a 14-second period. The wind is a fresh cross-off at 35 km/h, keeping it clean. The energy numbers are crazy—10734 and 13610. This is huge, expert-only territory. If you’re a seasoned charger, this is your day, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

Sunday the 2nd of August is still a standout. The morning drops to a 10ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the SSW at 15 km/h. The energy is 2485, and the report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the best compromise of size and cleanliness. The afternoon stays solid with 8ft and a moderate offshore wind.

Monday the 3rd of August is a sneaky good day. The morning has a 5ft SW swell, but look at the period: 20 seconds. That’s a very long, powerful groundswell. The wind is light offshore, and the energy is 2561. The afternoon keeps it clean with a 7ft swell and a 19-second period. This is a real treat for the reef—long, lined-up waves, but watch for the sets to be a bit spaced out.

Tuesday the 4th of August is another excellent day with 10ft SW swells, 17-second periods, and clean cross-off winds. The energy is 4658. This is a full day of heavy, hollow waves.

After that, it trails off. Wednesday the 5th is okay, but the wind gets a bit cross. We get a wind shift from the 6th of August onward, with smaller swells from the WNW and W, and a lot of cross-off wind from the SE. The swell drops to the 3ft to 8ft range, and the periods are shorter. The energy drops below 1000. There’s a gap of a few days with nothing really shouting.

But then we get a nice little pulse from the 8th of August into the 9th. The 8th has a 3ft SW swell with an 18-second period and a clean offshore wind. The 9th is even better: 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and clean cross-off wind. The energy is 1239. It’s not the monster size, but the quality is there for a fun session.

The last few days of the window from the 10th to the 12th of August are small, with swells between 3ft and 5ft, but the periods are long again (15 to 20 seconds). The 12th of August looks like a hidden gem: 4ft to 5ft SW swell, 19 to 20-second period, and clean offshore wind. The energy is 1518. It’s a perfect end to the run—small but super clean.

The true standouts are the 1st of August for the massive, expert-only bomb, and the 3rd of August for the perfect combination of long-period groundswell and clean offshore wind. If you want a more manageable size, the 9th of August is a fun, clean option.

Rusty.

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