Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 14,370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks this week:
The surf forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up, pack your wetsuit and a proper board, 'cause Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks is about to fire. This reef is for the advanced crew only, and the water is a normal 59°F for this time of year. First real action kicks off on Monday, September 14th.
Monday the 14th, dawn patrol sees a clean 12ft SW groundswell with a 16-second lull between sets, and a light 6 mph offshore breeze from the south. That energy is pumping at 6388 (moderate wave energy). Afternoon stays clean with a 15-second period and a gentle offshore. This is big stuff – over 8ft – so it's experts only. Tuesday the 15th drops a touch to 8ft, but still clean with a light offshore from the SSW. Again, expert territory.
Wednesday the 16th, the wind fouls up and we get messy cross-shore and cross-on breezes on a 5ft to 5ft swell. Thursday the 17th is a total loss with strong onshore winds and a risk of storms. Friday the 18th goes huge with a 20ft SW swell, but a screaming 25 mph cross-off wind. The energy is massive (9257), but it's a battle.
Here are the highlights. Saturday the 19th has a 15ft swell with a fresh 19 mph cross-off. The energy is still massive. But the real standout is Monday the 21st of September. The morning has a 10ft SW swell with a 19-second period – that's a long period wave that will run down the reef. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the SW, keeping it clean. The afternoon jumps to 16ft with a 17-second period and a 14043 energy reading (very strong wave energy). That afternoon is a gem. Crowds are rare here, so you'll have the place mostly to yourself.
From the 22nd through the 27th, we get a solid run. Tuesday the 22nd has 10ft to 12ft with moderate offshore winds – clean and powerful. The absolute peak is Wednesday the 23rd of September. The morning throws up an exceptional 18ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the south. The energy reading is a staggering 24319 (very strong wave energy). The afternoon stays at 16ft and clean.
The end of the month cleans up nicely. From the 25th to the 27th, we get 7ft to 8ft SW swells with light offshores and a glassy morning on Sunday the 27th. That glass is a gift. Monday the 28th gets a little choppy, but Tuesday the 29th bounces back with a 10ft, 17-second groundswell and moderate offshore winds.
If you can handle it, the absolute best days are Monday the 21st (afternoon) and Wednesday the 23rd (morning). The whole first week is for the brave, but that second week has the real magic.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6388 | 5159 | 3644 | 2903 | 2562 | 1688 | 975 | 683 | 600 | 846 | 1494 | 12497 | 9257 | 9045 | 3472 | 8488 | 7532 | 6652 | 7689 | 7135 | 6752 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:17AM3.53m | 11:32PM3.48m | 11:51AM3.41m | 00:06AM3.29m | 12:26PM3.25m | 00:42AM3.09m | 1:05PM3.06m | 1:26AM2.88m | 1:53PM2.87m | 2:25AM2.69m | 2:58PM2.71m | 3:43AM2.57m | 4:24PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:28PM0.44m | 5:49AM0.42m | 6:05PM0.63m | 6:25AM0.61m | 6:44PM0.85m | 7:02AM0.82m | 7:28PM1.06m | 7:45AM1.04m | 8:20PM1.25m | 8:38AM1.23m | 9:26PM1.38m | 9:51AM1.35m | 10:48PM1.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 6388 | 5159 | 3644 | 2903 | 2562 | 1688 | 975 | 683 | 600 | 846 | 1494 | — | — | — | 3357 | 8488 | 6792 | 6652 | — | — | 6752 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 6 | 50 | — | 262 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | WSW 18 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 31 | — | 125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 226 | 433 | 12497 | 9257 | 9045 | 3472 | — | 7532 | — | 7689 | 7135 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 558 | 110 | 541 | 242 | 171 | 317 | 375 | 411 | 503 | 558 | 558 | 558 | 475 | 3 |
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