Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 NZST
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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
17.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 29th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night).

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
1.1
NNW
6
0.8
WNW
9
1.6
NW
12
1.5
WNW
10
1.2
W
10
0.9
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
628
844
1271
1438
1218
1472
2293
2296
1688
1255
690
380
241
124
92
96
671
416
262
160
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
WSW
0
S
0
SSE
10
SSW
5
E
5
E
0
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NE
30
NE
35
NE
20
NE
15
NE
25
N
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:10PM3.02m
7:25AM3.06m
7:55PM3.15m
8:09AM3.13m
8:34PM3.27m
8:48AM3.19m
9:09PM3.36m
9:25AM3.24m
9:43PM3.42m
10:01AM3.27m
10:17PM3.45m
10:36AM3.26m
10:51PM3.43m
Low Tide
12:54PM0.82m
1:21AM0.88m
1:40PM0.73m
2:05AM0.80m
2:21PM0.66m
2:44AM0.74m
2:59PM0.62m
3:20AM0.72m
3:35PM0.61m
3:55AM0.73m
4:11PM0.64m
4:30AM0.77m
4:46PM0.69m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
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5:24
5:23
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
3
9
2
3
8
2
3
Temp °C
15
16
15
15
15
14
16
16
15
18
18
17
18
18
18
18
18
19
18
19
18
15
15
15
15
14
13
16
16
14
14
15
14
14
13
14
14
15
16
17
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
SW
12
0.9
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NW
12
1.5
WNW
10
1.2
W
10
0.9
WSW
10
Energy kJ
336
628
844
1271
1438
1218
1472
2293
2296
1688
1255
690
380
46
124
175
186
671
416
262
160
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
6
0.2
NNW
5
0.9
SW
13
0.6
NNW
6
0.5
SW
13
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
432
232
119
5
7
3
241
26
82
96
78
92
92
96
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
SW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
12
17
10
55
67
20
54
30
17
7
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
3
0.8
NNE
4
1
N
4
0.6
NE
4
1.2
NNE
5
1.1
NNW
6
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NNW
8
Energy kJ
7
16
36
15
56
92
7
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
8
59
110
110
440
472
567
548
548
540
86
59
110
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
9
9
6
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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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 16 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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