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Shipwreck Bay-Pines surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 14 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Shipwreck Bay-Pines surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipwreck Bay-Pines sea temperature is
20.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck Bay-Pines in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 15th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 16th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Thu night).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
2
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)13789101018171716161414131313131212128
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)202331124915471019135174518762663339053483205616801197878591473473503614456
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
15
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
SE
15
S
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
SE
20
SE
30
SSE
35
S
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:28PM
2.71
7:56AM
2.93
8:22PM
2.89
8:41AM
3.14
9:06PM
3.09
9:20AM
3.35
9:46PM
3.30
9:58AM
3.54
10:23PM
3.48
10:35AM
3.69
10:59PM
3.62
11:12AM
3.78
11:36PM
3.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:24PM
1.25
1:46AM
1.11
2:17PM
1.01
2:35AM
0.87
2:59PM
0.76
3:16AM
0.62
3:37PM
0.51
3:53AM
0.41
4:13PM
0.30
4:30AM
0.24
4:50PM
0.16
5:07AM
0.15
5:28PM
0.10
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:28--
Sunset-7:47--7:46--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:40--7:39-
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clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
2---------------12--2
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Feels °C (?)201212141414171815181718202017161413161515
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Shipwreck Bay-Pines, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 43 km (27 miles) away.

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