Shipwreck Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.74° N 11.38° W

Shipwreck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwreck sea temperature is
27.8°C
0.7° 

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


Shipwreck surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SSE 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 (Sep 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 3AM. 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 (Fri 25th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 29th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
7
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
11
0.8
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.9
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
163
137
93
91
65
133
63
160
54
70
46
45
44
80
175
173
275
186
236
222
Wind (km/h)
30
S
25
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
10
ENE
10
SSW
15
S
10
ESE
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:53PM1.02m
5:14AM1.23m
5:29PM1.11m
5:44AM1.31m
6:03PM1.19m
6:14AM1.36m
6:37PM1.24m
6:46AM1.38m
7:12PM1.28m
7:19AM1.37m
7:49PM1.29m
7:54AM1.32m
8:28PM1.26m
Low Tide
10:54AM0.37m
10:44PM0.29m
11:25AM0.28m
11:20PM0.23m
11:55AM0.19m
11:55PM0.18m
12:26PM0.11m
00:30AM0.15m
12:59PM0.05m
1:07AM0.14m
1:33PM0.02m
1:46AM0.14m
2:10PM0.03m
2:28AM0.18m
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6:33
6:33
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6:37
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Temp °C
26
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Feels °C
25
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26
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30
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28
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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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