Shipwreck Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.74° N 11.38° W

Shipwreck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwreck sea temperature is
27.8°C
0.9° 

Shipwreck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shipwreck surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 975 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 16th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 16th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 102mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.8
S
11
0.5
S
10
1
SSW
5
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
10
1.1
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
219
366
491
472
421
608
499
383
411
297
151
53
51
57
70
80
126
151
132
106
388
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
S
15
S
15
S
10
E
15
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:54PM1.20m
8:59AM1.18m
9:31PM1.12m
9:33AM1.06m
10:12PM1.03m
10:09AM0.95m
11:04PM0.95m
10:58AM0.85m
00:21AM0.89m
12:21PM0.78m
1:59AM0.89m
2:09PM0.79m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.12m
2:50AM0.23m
3:10PM0.18m
3:28AM0.32m
3:45PM0.25m
4:09AM0.40m
4:24PM0.33m
4:59AM0.49m
5:15PM0.40m
6:12AM0.56m
6:30PM0.45m
8:06AM0.57m
8:05PM0.46m
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:44
6:44
6:43
6:42
 mm
8
6
23
53
2
4
2
4
1
2
2
2
8
6
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
26
26
25
24
25
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
Feels °C
30
28
27
25
27
29
29
29
28
28
26
26
27
27
27
28
26
26
28
27
27
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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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