Shipwreck Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.74° N 11.38° W

Shipwreck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwreck sea temperature is
27.2° C
0.5° 

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


Shipwreck surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 677 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 25th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 25th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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0
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1
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1
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1
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
6
1.1
S
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.9
SW
5
1.4
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
278
269
260
180
173
235
656
530
137
297
93
72
154
147
126
69
86
49
51
42
135
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
5
WNW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
W
15
SW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
1:09PM0.83m
2:40AM0.89m
2:38PM0.82m
3:50AM0.94m
3:48PM0.86m
4:41AM1.03m
4:38PM0.93m
5:20AM1.12m
5:19PM1.00m
5:54AM1.21m
5:55PM1.07m
6:24AM1.29m
6:30PM1.13m
Low Tide
7:27PM0.42m
8:37AM0.56m
8:50PM0.41m
9:59AM0.52m
9:55PM0.36m
10:49AM0.46m
10:41PM0.29m
11:27AM0.39m
11:19PM0.23m
12:00PM0.32m
11:53PM0.18m
12:31PM0.26m
00:25AM0.15m
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6:37
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Temp °C
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26
26
26
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25
24
24
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26
26
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26
26
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26
26
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25
25
Feels °C
29
28
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29
27
26
27
26
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28
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28
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28
27
26
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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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