Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 03 May 2026 NZST
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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
18.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 3rd May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 3rd May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 10th May)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
2.3
NW
8
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1669
1484
933
744
653
411
440
382
528
410
398
644
831
949
970
754
656
573
398
616
633
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
35
NW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:19AM3.34m
10:37PM3.46m
10:52AM3.28m
11:09PM3.40m
11:27AM3.19m
11:45PM3.30m
12:05PM3.07m
00:24AM3.17m
12:49PM2.93m
1:11AM3.03m
1:44PM2.79m
2:07AM2.90m
2:46PM2.70m
Low Tide
4:31PM0.50m
4:50AM0.67m
5:05PM0.61m
5:24AM0.79m
5:41PM0.74m
6:03AM0.92m
6:19PM0.88m
6:46AM1.05m
7:01PM1.02m
7:36AM1.15m
7:53PM1.13m
8:34AM1.20m
8:53PM1.19m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
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7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
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5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
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8
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
19
17
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
18
20
20
19
15
15
14
15
15
15
17
17
16
18
18
19
20
19
19
19
18
18
18
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.9
WNW
7
1.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
1669
1484
933
744
653
411
440
382
528
410
398
644
831
949
970
754
656
573
398
382
633
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
NNW
7
0.6
SSW
17
0.1
SW
24
0.6
NNW
6
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
1
2
4
195
22
21
18
18
66
60
122
179
330
320
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
W
8
0.8
SW
16
0.2
WSW
20
Energy kJ
2
3
2
18
6
326
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.6
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
1.5
NNW
6
2.3
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
Energy kJ
5
2
3
2
9
22
25
15
19
32
134
616
333
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
5
0
0
5
5
5
5
5
5
16
5
5
5
5
5
57
57
79
243
542
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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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