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Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.10° E

Shipwreck Bay-Pines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwreck Bay-Pines sea temperature is
15.7°C
0.3° 

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


Shipwreck Bay-Pines surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,848 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwreck Bay-Pines this week:

The surf forecast for Shipwreck Bay-Pines over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck Bay-Pines in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 25th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 31st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1929
1460
936
2117
2166
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716
242
299
786
557
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1338
954
1022
701
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High Tide
9:02PM3.35m
9:34AM3.38m
9:43PM3.51m
10:12AM3.55m
10:25PM3.61m
10:52AM3.68m
11:07PM3.65m
11:32AM3.72m
11:51PM3.61m
12:16PM3.68m
00:38AM3.49m
1:05PM3.55m
1:32AM3.31m
Low Tide
3:21AM0.34m
3:41PM0.36m
4:01AM0.21m
4:22PM0.25m
4:41AM0.15m
5:03PM0.23m
5:23AM0.17m
5:47PM0.29m
6:08AM0.28m
6:34PM0.42m
6:56AM0.45m
7:28PM0.61m
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Information about the Shipwreck Bay-Pines Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shipwreck Bay-Pines provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shipwreck Bay-Pines can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipwreck Bay-Pines 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 Bay-Pines) 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 Bay-Pines 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.

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