Shipwreck surf break

Shipwreck surfForecast / Liberia / Liberia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 GMT
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Shipwreck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipwreck sea temperature is
28.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwreck this week:

The surf forecast for Shipwreck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 3rd May)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwreck over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.7
SW
13
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
181
167
204
242
242
244
294
242
198
211
161
178
122
115
106
103
79
104
137
120
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
NE
20
SW
5
WSW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
W
15
SW
5
WSW
5
W
15
SW
15
W
10
NW
15
WSW
10
W
15
WNW
20
W
15
WSW
10
W
15
SW
on
glassy
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:38AM1.23m
6:36PM1.19m
7:10AM1.23m
7:08PM1.14m
7:43AM1.21m
7:41PM1.09m
8:17AM1.17m
8:13PM1.03m
8:54AM1.13m
8:47PM0.97m
9:34AM1.08m
9:24PM0.91m
10:22AM1.04m
Low Tide
00:15AM0.11m
12:34PM0.26m
00:45AM0.10m
1:08PM0.25m
1:16AM0.11m
1:43PM0.27m
1:47AM0.13m
2:19PM0.30m
2:21AM0.18m
2:56PM0.35m
2:56AM0.23m
3:38PM0.41m
3:35AM0.29m
4:26PM0.48m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:30
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
1
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
30
31
29
29
31
29
31
31
30
31
32
30
29
31
29
30
30
28
30
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
121
181
167
204
242
242
244
294
242
198
202
161
154
122
115
106
103
79
73
49
48
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SW
3
0.3
W
3
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
33
17
18
3
2
8
18
116
169
87
211
123
178
111
98
96
55
49
47
137
120
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
4
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
15
0.4
SE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
21
5
4
4
9
24
34
17
8
1
5
5
21
17
46
17
14
29
104
30
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
3
0.3
W
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
4
Energy kJ
2
2
4
1
2
4
7
6
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
629
0
1666
0
33
208
546
208
208
78
0
208
546
33
1606
546
33
1606
208
33
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Best forecast wave conditions in Liberia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Liberia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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Information about the Shipwreck Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shipwreck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shipwreck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipwreck 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 (Shipwreck) 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 Shipwreck 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.

Shipwreck is 82 km (51 miles) from Monrovia. If you plan a holiday in Liberia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Monrovia. Monrovia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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