Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
14.9° C
0.1° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,299 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period with WSW 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 (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM. 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+) 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 24th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
0
0
3
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
19
2.1
W
8
2.4
WSW
10
4
SW
15
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
899
565
355
246
287
617
1145
7575
8947
6324
5020
4410
3101
2747
3216
3495
2254
2063
1395
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
25
NW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
0
S
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
NE
5
W
5
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
4:24AM2.61m
5:15PM2.68m
5:45AM2.63m
6:27PM2.78m
6:50AM2.74m
7:19PM2.95m
7:42AM2.90m
8:02PM3.13m
8:25AM3.08m
8:40PM3.31m
9:02AM3.24m
9:16PM3.47m
Low Tide
10:08PM1.40m
10:38AM1.33m
11:36PM1.40m
12:05PM1.29m
00:48AM1.27m
1:08PM1.13m
1:38AM1.09m
1:56PM0.94m
2:18AM0.88m
2:35PM0.74m
2:54AM0.69m
3:10PM0.56m
clear
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part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
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clear
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:00
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:54
6:54
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6:00
6:00
6:01
6:02
6:02
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 mm
1
1
Temp °C
12
13
13
12
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
14
15
15
14
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14
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14
Feels °C
11
10
10
9
10
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11
11
11
12
12
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12
13
13
13
13
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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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