Shipwreck surf break

Shipwreck surfForecast / Liberia / Liberia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 19 May 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
30.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 23rd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 24th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
1
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
S
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
553
487
368
362
299
295
190
193
187
125
125
119
72
276
340
487
475
544
715
859
805
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
S
5
ENE
15
SSW
10
SSW
25
N
15
S
15
S
15
E
20
SSE
20
S
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:45PM1.15m
9:30AM1.34m
9:43PM1.06m
10:30AM1.29m
10:49PM0.99m
11:34AM1.25m
00:03AM0.94m
12:40PM1.22m
1:21AM0.93m
1:44PM1.20m
2:32AM0.97m
2:41PM1.18m
Low Tide
2:44PM0.17m
2:50AM0.05m
3:42PM0.22m
3:43AM0.13m
4:47PM0.29m
4:41AM0.23m
5:58PM0.34m
5:45AM0.32m
7:12PM0.35m
6:56AM0.39m
8:19PM0.33m
8:08AM0.43m
9:14PM0.30m
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:55
5
1
2
2
8
1
3
2
6
5
2
6
9
6
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
26
28
28
28
27
28
31
30
30
31
31
32
31
30
30
31
31
29
32
30
28
26
31
31
31
28
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.9
S
7
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
553
487
368
362
299
295
190
88
105
95
111
88
72
68
81
487
475
544
715
859
805
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.4
SW
10
0.9
S
6
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
43
43
44
50
68
68
88
193
187
125
125
119
68
276
340
61
57
25
62
15
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
13
Energy kJ
25
53
47
41
39
34
32
30
28
25
61
52
64
68
46
25
25
4
3
15
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
54
61
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
180
1605
208
78
1034
546
208
1034
1034
546
204
78
0
78
78
33
1605
78
0
78
1034
Best forecast wave conditions in Liberia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Liberia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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