Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Okay, let’s cut to the chase. The next week and a half is a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a firecracker waiting at the end.

The first few days are pretty quiet. Wednesday the 5th has some size at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks, but it’s a bit messy with a cross-off breeze and the energy is moderate (3929). It’s surfable, but nothing special. Thursday the 6th is glassy and clean, but the swell drops right off – tiny and weak. Friday through the weekend is mostly onshore slop, with some rain. So, we’re looking at a few days of nothing worth getting wet for.

Now, pay attention. Starting Wednesday the 12th, the wind goes light and the swell starts to fill in. The afternoon sees a jump to 7ft from the west, glassy and clean – that’s the first real sign of life. Water temp is about 59°, which is normal for this time of year.

Thursday and Friday the 13th and 14th keep the good trend going with offshore winds and clean waves. Then Saturday the 15th brings the power. We’ve got a 8ft SW swell with moderate offshore wind, and the energy is pumping (4633). This is a standout. It’s getting big, so it’s for experienced surfers only, but it’s going to be proper.

But the real gem is Sunday the 16th. That’s the one. The swell jumps to 13ft from the southwest with a long 18-second period, and the energy is massive (10383). This is a serious, powerful groundswell. It’s glassy in the morning, and while it’s huge, it’s clean and organized. This is strictly for experts – if you have any doubts, stay on the beach. This is the day you’ll be talking about.

Monday the 17th keeps the size at 13ft, but the wind swings a bit cross-off. Still an amazing day for the big-wave crew, but Sunday is the pick. After that, it eases back down through the 18th and 19th, with clean conditions and fun-sized waves around 5-6ft. The 20th looks a bit more mixed with cross-shore winds, so the run might be fading.

This long-period swell will work best at this reef, so you’re in the right spot. Just remember the size – anything over 8ft is experts only, and this is way beyond that on the weekend.

So, bottom line: get through the slow start, maybe a quick paddle on the 6th if you’re keen, and save your energy for the 15th and especially the 16th. That’s the standout. It’s a ways out, so treat it as promising but not locked in, but the forecast is looking very, very good.

Rusty.

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