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Shipwreck surfForecast / Liberia / Liberia
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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
30.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Shipwreck surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 950 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 Friday (May 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 12AM. 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+) | 6AM (Fri 29th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 29th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 30th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwreck over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | |
321 | 348 | 642 | 731 | 950 | 890 | 706 | 874 | 512 | 646 | 627 | 303 | 298 | 213 | 210 | 147 | 142 | 97 | 93 | 68 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.11m | 5:40AM1.15m | 5:33PM1.09m | 6:16AM1.17m | 6:10PM1.07m | 6:51AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.05m | 7:27AM1.18m | 7:22PM1.03m | 8:04AM1.17m | 7:58PM1.00m | 8:42AM1.16m | 8:34PM0.97m | 9:22AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.18m | 11:36AM0.35m | 11:44PM0.16m | 12:14PM0.32m | 00:18AM0.14m | 12:51PM0.31m | 00:52AM0.14m | 1:28PM0.31m | 1:27AM0.15m | 2:06PM0.33m | 2:03AM0.17m | 2:45PM0.36m | 2:39AM0.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | |
6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | 6:58 | |
— | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 22 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 |
321 | 249 | 642 | 731 | 950 | 890 | 706 | 874 | 512 | 646 | 627 | 303 | 298 | 213 | 210 | 61 | 63 | 55 | 47 | 49 | 105 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 7 |
61 | 348 | 164 | 158 | 29 | 38 | 55 | 73 | 52 | 89 | 112 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 72 | 147 | 142 | 97 | 93 | 68 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 16 | S 12 | — | — | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 |
77 | 58 | 44 | 44 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 178 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 78 | 0 | 208 | 268 | 0 | 78 | 78 | 1 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 1114 | 33 | 546 | 1115 | 546 | 208 |
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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.












