Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 26 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks this week:

The surf forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 12 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 26th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 26th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 26th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
2
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)16151414141313131314131313128111111122019
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17071825152114021135905721643103412389998026884634861474677471455455614
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
E
5
N
5
E
5
SE
15
S
15
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
S
25
S
25
S
35
S
20
SSE
5
ESE
10
SW
5
ESE
0
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossonglassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:28AM
2.93
6:05PM
2.89
6:58AM
3.03
7:25PM
2.99
8:05AM
3.22
8:29PM
3.15
8:58AM
3.43
9:22PM
3.33
9:45AM
3.59
10:07PM
3.47
10:27AM
3.69
10:47PM
3.55
11:05AM
3.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:51PM
1.14
11:47AM
1.20
12:26AM
1.16
1:14PM
1.10
1:45AM
0.99
2:20PM
0.88
2:45AM
0.76
3:12PM
0.65
3:34AM
0.54
3:58PM
0.46
4:17AM
0.38
4:39PM
0.33
4:56AM
0.29
5:18PM
0.28
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:15-
Sunset--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:02--8:01
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------1-----------
Temp. °C192222192222192121182221181818161919171818
Feels °C (?)192222192120181922182019151311111817151717
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Information about the Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks 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 (Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks) 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 Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks 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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