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Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
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Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 9,691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes this week:
The surf forecast for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes in the next 16 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 101mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | NW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | |
172 | 125 | 106 | 96 | 116 | 141 | 375 | 307 | 138 | 277 | 330 | 190 | 127 | 944 | 1080 | 1845 | 649 | 818 | 1344 | 1848 | 5307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:43PM3.42m | 10:01AM3.27m | 10:17PM3.45m | 10:36AM3.26m | 10:51PM3.43m | 11:12AM3.22m | 11:28PM3.39m | 11:50AM3.15m | 00:07AM3.31m | 12:32PM3.06m | 00:50AM3.21m | 1:19PM2.97m | 1:37AM3.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM0.61m | 3:55AM0.73m | 4:11PM0.64m | 4:30AM0.77m | 4:46PM0.69m | 5:06AM0.82m | 5:22PM0.76m | 5:45AM0.89m | 6:00PM0.83m | 6:27AM0.95m | 6:41PM0.91m | 7:13AM0.99m | 7:27PM0.99m | 8:02AM1.01m | |||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | 5:22 | |
1 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 60 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 11 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
97 | 125 | 178 | 103 | 92 | 88 | 375 | 307 | 138 | 277 | 330 | 120 | 127 | 944 | 167 | 173 | 649 | 818 | 1344 | 171 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 20 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 12 | SW 26 | SW 25 |
172 | 77 | 46 | 96 | 116 | 73 | 44 | 25 | 86 | 61 | 29 | 190 | 90 | 76 | 17 | 15 | 450 | 132 | 122 | 26 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | NW 11 | SW 12 | NW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | N 11 | SW 11 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | — | — |
27 | 100 | 106 | 52 | 33 | 141 | 7 | 41 | 102 | 55 | 109 | 91 | 4 | 2 | 30 | — | 208 | 199 | 60 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
104 | 148 | 176 | 192 | 350 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 20 | 100 | — | 1080 | 1845 | 561 | 275 | — | 1848 | 5307 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 489 | 541 | 569 | 481 | 492 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 44 | 112 | 112 | 138 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Information about the Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes 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-Supertubes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes 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-Supertubes) 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-Supertubes 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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