
Surf Forecasts:
Shipwreck surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwreck this week:
The surf forecast for Shipwreck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwreck over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 20 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
319 | 233 | 302 | 375 | 407 | 398 | 336 | 301 | 292 | 380 | 704 | 588 | 600 | 520 | 555 | 494 | 396 | 217 | 183 | 342 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:30PM1.02m | 10:18AM1.17m | 11:01PM1.00m | 11:40AM1.17m | 00:29AM1.05m | 12:53PM1.22m | 1:40AM1.15m | 1:54PM1.30m | 2:37AM1.27m | 2:45PM1.38m | 3:26AM1.37m | 3:30PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42AM0.34m | 4:49PM0.37m | 5:03AM0.37m | 6:10PM0.32m | 6:27AM0.35m | 7:22PM0.22m | 7:39AM0.30m | 8:20PM0.12m | 8:39AM0.24m | 9:10PM0.03m | 9:30AM0.19m | 9:54PM-0.03m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
319 | 233 | 89 | 375 | 407 | 398 | 336 | 301 | 292 | 337 | 704 | 588 | 600 | 520 | 555 | 494 | 396 | 217 | 145 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 7 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 26 | WSW 23 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 |
58 | 57 | 302 | 120 | 86 | 149 | 129 | 88 | 65 | 380 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 51 | 183 | 342 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | SW 10 | — | SW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 192 | 127 | — | 74 | 13 | 26 | 124 | 227 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — |
17 | — | — | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1385 | 8 | 8 | 1385 | 8 | 0 | 1381 | 8 | 29 | 2584 | 8 | 0 | 2614 | 8 | 0 | 1385 | 8 | 29 | 1385 | 140 |
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Information about the Shipwreck Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shipwreck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shipwreck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipwreck 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) 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 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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