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Shipwreck surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwreck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 13 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | |
68 | 80 | 111 | 162 | 130 | 144 | 131 | 130 | 133 | 99 | 76 | 69 | 311 | 393 | 763 | 745 | 465 | 377 | 300 | 627 | 1291 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:14AM2.03m | 4:27PM2.14m | 4:50AM1.91m | 5:06PM2.03m | 5:31AM1.79m | 5:52PM1.92m | 6:23AM1.68m | 6:50PM1.84m | 7:33AM1.63m | 8:01PM1.82m | 8:52AM1.66m | 9:13PM1.87m | 10:03AM1.77m | 10:16PM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM0.50m | 10:39PM0.50m | 10:44AM0.61m | 11:21PM0.63m | 11:25AM0.72m | 00:11AM0.75m | 12:17PM0.83m | 1:16AM0.82m | 1:26PM0.90m | 2:34AM0.82m | 2:47PM0.89m | 3:45AM0.72m | 3:59PM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 |
 kJ | 55 | 61 | 33 | 26 | 72 | 12 | 131 | 130 | 133 | 99 | 76 | 24 | 311 | 393 | 763 | 745 | 465 | 260 | 224 | 627 | 1291 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 12 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 14 |
| kJ | 29 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 26 | — | 27 | 13 | 3 | 25 | 54 | 69 | 99 | 174 | 18 | 134 | 176 | 16 | 42 | 32 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | W 11 | W 8 | S 14 | — | — | N 10 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 13 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | — | 19 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | 7 | 17 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | 68 | 80 | 111 | 162 | 130 | 144 | 45 | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 377 | 300 | 5 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 38 | 332 | 38 | 336 | 38 | 38 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 231 | 149 | 257 |
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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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