Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.18° S 173.11° E

Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.5° 

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


Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with 10,942 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 17s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 15th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
2.1
NW
9
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1
SW
18
1.2
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16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
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15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
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13
0.9
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19
1.1
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18
1.1
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17
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
127
111
117
625
737
891
602
746
1210
1020
639
503
621
790
737
710
536
459
640
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
NE
15
NE
25
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
10
S
10
ESE
10
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10
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15
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15
NE
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NNW
25
N
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High Tide
3:43PM2.96m
4:16AM2.96m
5:16PM2.97m
5:46AM2.98m
6:39PM3.15m
7:03AM3.13m
7:41PM3.39m
8:05AM3.32m
8:33PM3.62m
8:58AM3.50m
9:22PM3.79m
9:45AM3.62m
10:06PM3.87m
Low Tide
10:06PM1.16m
10:40AM1.09m
11:34PM1.14m
12:12PM1.03m
00:55AM0.96m
1:24PM0.82m
1:56AM0.71m
2:21PM0.57m
2:48AM0.48m
3:10PM0.36m
3:35AM0.31m
3:55PM0.23m
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5:49
5:50
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 mm
11
12
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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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