Shipwreck surf break

Shipwreck surfForecast / Liberia / Liberia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 25 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 1.2°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 Tuesday (May 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
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
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
715
848
805
892
917
966
742
732
553
421
321
348
642
740
950
879
811
697
512
497
415
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SW
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
W
10
WSW
5
ESE
15
S
15
SSW
5
ESE
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
W
5
NNW
15
SW
15
SW
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
High Tide
2:41PM1.18m
3:32AM1.02m
3:31PM1.16m
4:21AM1.07m
4:16PM1.13m
5:03AM1.12m
4:56PM1.11m
5:40AM1.15m
5:33PM1.09m
6:16AM1.17m
6:10PM1.07m
6:51AM1.18m
6:46PM1.05m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.30m
9:13AM0.43m
9:59PM0.26m
10:08AM0.42m
10:36PM0.22m
10:55AM0.39m
11:11PM0.18m
11:36AM0.35m
11:44PM0.16m
12:14PM0.32m
00:18AM0.14m
12:51PM0.31m
00:52AM0.14m
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
<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>
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
6:57
6:57
9
3
2
1
11
9
8
6
2
5
4
1
5
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
26
27
27
28
27
27
27
28
27
30
29
30
30
30
29
28
30
30
30
30
29
28
29
30
31
30
30
31
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
715
848
805
892
917
966
742
732
553
421
321
249
642
740
950
879
811
697
512
497
415
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.1
S
12
0.9
S
6
Energy kJ
68
50
86
68
68
49
68
67
87
64
58
348
164
158
51
48
53
51
3
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
12
0.1
S
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.6
S
16
Energy kJ
3
9
17
9
25
27
9
77
55
52
52
3
3
3
185
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
1
S
6
Energy kJ
43
42
76
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
1
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
78
0
0
208
78
0
78
204
0
78
78
1
78
78
78
2377
180
0
546
78
Best forecast wave conditions in Liberia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Liberia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
6
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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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