Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.0° 

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 14,954 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
6
8
5
3
2
3
3
3
4
8
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
16
5
SW
15
5
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2
SW
14
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7703
9773
11079
14891
11110
5816
3067
2238
1528
5788
5926
10614
8627
6637
4157
2936
2606
1933
1568
1482
1751
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:24PM2.65m
5:02AM2.57m
5:42PM2.72m
6:11AM2.67m
6:40PM2.87m
7:06AM2.83m
7:26PM3.06m
7:52AM3.02m
8:05PM3.25m
8:31AM3.21m
8:42PM3.43m
9:07AM3.39m
9:17PM3.58m
Low Tide
9:51AM1.35m
10:48PM1.40m
11:19AM1.32m
00:07AM1.27m
12:29PM1.15m
1:03AM1.05m
1:20PM0.92m
1:45AM0.81m
2:01PM0.70m
2:22AM0.57m
2:38PM0.49m
2:57AM0.37m
3:13PM0.33m
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6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:13
6:13
6:11
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6:21
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
6:24
6:25
 mm
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Temp °C
15
14
13
13
13
13
15
15
13
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12
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14
14
Feels °C
10
7
7
9
9
11
12
12
7
7
7
6
8
6
7
10
10
9
9
9
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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