Shipwreck surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 WET
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Shipwreck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipwreck sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Mar 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 23rd Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 23rd Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 22nd Mar)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NNW
1.9
W
2
W
2
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.7
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.5
N
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.6
NNW
1.2
N
1.4
N
1.4
N
Period(s) (?)141010101098814131312121615131211766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8337017257408494812341441701081141297913430924614595131158166
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
40
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
40
SSE
20
S
20
ESE
25
SE
20
E
10
ENE
5
SE
10
SE
10
NE
5
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glassononcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:40AM
2.67
3:02PM
2.54
3:20AM
2.55
3:41PM
2.44
4:03AM
2.36
4:25PM
2.28
4:54AM
2.12
5:19PM
2.09
6:00AM
1.87
6:32PM
1.92
7:34AM
1.72
8:12PM
1.87
9:20AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:49AM
-0.03
9:04PM
0.05
9:26AM
0.10
9:46PM
0.16
10:07AM
0.28
10:34PM
0.34
10:55AM
0.51
11:34PM
0.54
11:59AM
0.73
1:03AM
0.71
1:37PM
0.87
2:57AM
0.71
3:25PM
0.83
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-6:56--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:50-
Sunset--7:05--7:06--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:08
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-1---2131---121------
Temp. °C181919191819181719181918181819191919171819
Feels °C (?)121112131313141117171615171818191918151617
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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.

Shipwreck is 7 km (4 miles) from Teguise. If you plan a holiday in Lanzarote, look for hotels and other accommodation in Teguise. Teguise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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