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Shipwreck surfForecast / Liberia / Liberia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 9th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwreck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 9 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 8 | |
79 | 116 | 130 | 118 | 107 | 147 | 325 | 1175 | 532 | 1245 | 656 | 508 | 419 | 273 | 269 | 192 | 133 | 96 | 138 | 135 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:24PM0.91m | 10:22AM1.04m | 10:08PM0.86m | 11:18AM1.01m | 11:12PM0.82m | 12:21PM1.02m | 00:37AM0.82m | 1:23PM1.06m | 1:58AM0.87m | 2:18PM1.11m | 3:02AM0.95m | 3:07PM1.18m | 3:54AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.41m | 3:35AM0.29m | 4:26PM0.48m | 4:20AM0.36m | 5:26PM0.52m | 5:14AM0.41m | 6:37PM0.52m | 6:19AM0.45m | 7:47PM0.47m | 7:29AM0.46m | 8:44PM0.38m | 8:34AM0.43m | 9:33PM0.27m | 9:33AM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 |
 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | 6:53 |
— | 2 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
 kJ | 79 | 116 | 49 | 51 | 64 | 49 | 325 | 1175 | 532 | 1245 | 656 | 508 | 419 | 273 | 269 | 192 | 76 | 96 | 69 | 64 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 49 | 47 | 130 | 118 | 107 | 147 | 68 | 157 | 222 | 188 | 146 | 133 | 103 | 104 | 79 | 101 | 133 | 56 | 138 | 135 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 4 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 28 | 100 | 4 | 29 | 26 | 134 | 140 | — | 99 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 81 | 25 | 24 | 84 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 3 | — | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 208 | 208 | 33 | 546 | 33 | 1 | 103 | 180 | 33 | 1664 | 255 | 0 | 208 | 1034 | 546 | 2377 | 78 | 78 | 208 | 268 | 0 |
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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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