
Surf Forecasts:
Shipwreck surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwreck this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwreck over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
139 | 198 | 213 | 244 | 236 | 232 | 205 | 188 | 143 | 307 | 276 | 243 | 227 | 167 | 184 | 181 | 150 | 147 | 137 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:42PM0.99m | 11:45AM1.08m | 00:58AM0.98m | 1:00PM1.02m | 2:24AM1.01m | 2:28PM1.00m | 3:40AM1.09m | 3:47PM1.04m | 4:43AM1.21m | 4:52PM1.10m | 5:36AM1.33m | 5:47PM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:30AM0.41m | 6:20PM0.27m | 6:44AM0.45m | 7:33PM0.27m | 8:13AM0.45m | 8:50PM0.24m | 9:40AM0.39m | 9:59PM0.18m | 10:49AM0.30m | 10:58PM0.11m | 11:46AM0.21m | 11:49PM0.05m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
139 | 198 | 213 | 244 | 236 | 232 | 205 | 188 | 143 | 37 | 276 | 57 | 169 | 134 | 107 | 181 | 150 | 147 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 5 | S 14 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 22 |
15 | 27 | 140 | 9 | 35 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 40 | — | 59 | 50 | 14 | 167 | 184 | 43 | 38 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | S 7 | W 5 | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | S 18 | — | — | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 32 | — | 9 | 12 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | SW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 10 | — | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 |
32 | 15 | 73 | 25 | — | 53 | 56 | 44 | 53 | 307 | — | 243 | 227 | — | — | 124 | 124 | 49 | 95 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 255 | 1605 | 546 | 78 | 1034 | 287 | 78 | 1034 | 1034 | 78 | 546 | 78 | 1034 | 287 | 1034 | 1034 | 1034 | 1034 |
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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.











