Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a solid run of swell at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks, but this one is for the experienced crew only. The water’s sitting at 60°, pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The window kicks off Monday afternoon, September 7th, but it’s a bit of a write-off with a big 13ft SW groundswell coming in at a thumping 16 seconds, and a strong 22 mph cross-wind making it lumpy. The combined energy is massive (11442), but it’s messy. Not the one to paddle out for.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, is where it starts to look good. That swell drops to 10ft from the SW, still with a solid 14-second period, and the wind swings straight offshore from the SSW at 16 mph. That’s clean conditions, and the combined energy is still pumping (3989). The break is sheltered, and with the swell coming from the optimum direction, this is a proper standout for experienced surfers. Tuesday afternoon stays clean but the swell backs off a bit.

Wednesday the 9th sees the swell drop further to 5ft, but the wind is light onshore, so it’s not great. The next real highlight is Friday morning, September 11th. The wind goes strong offshore from the SSW at 28 mph, but the swell is 12ft with a very long 19-second period. That kind of period is incredible for a reef setup like this, but the energy is extreme (9841). Friday afternoon though… that’s a beast. 20ft SW swell with 18-second period, strong offshore wind, and combined energy hitting 34208. That’s too big for anyone but experts, and even then it’s a serious mission.

The weekend and into the following week stays big, with 13ft to 15ft SW swell, offshore or cross-off winds, and clean conditions. The best of that stretch is Sunday morning, September 13th, with 15ft SW at 16 seconds and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is over 10000, and it’s clean. That’s your top pick for the first week if you’re experienced.

The second week has plenty of swell too. Tuesday the 15th has 10ft SW with light offshore winds, clean and good. Then a massive pulse shows up on Saturday, September 19th, with 18ft SW swell at 15 seconds and light offshore winds. The forecast says “exceptional” for experts, and the energy is 13540. That’s a standout for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st still have good 15ft to 10ft swell with clean winds.

The last day, Tuesday the 22nd, drops to 7ft from the S with a short 9-second period, and winds are light cross-off. It’s clean but small and weak.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday afternoon, September 11th, for the absolute biggest, most powerful swell, but it’s only for the elite. For a more manageable but still heavy session, go Sunday morning, September 13th, or the Saturday, September 19th, standouts. Crowds are rare here, so you’ll have plenty of room.

Rusty out.

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