Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 28 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
17.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,590 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 Friday (May 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s
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

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 160mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun night, light winds from the N by Mon night).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thu
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.9
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
14
1.1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1.3
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1197
1472
2293
2215
1657
1073
560
286
202
100
104
95
120
139
84
139
94
121
330
247
136
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
E
5
N
10
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
30
NE
25
N
25
N
10
NW
15
NW
15
W
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
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
11:12AM3.22m
11:28PM3.39m
11:50AM3.15m
Low Tide
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
5:06AM0.82m
5:22PM0.76m
5:45AM0.89m
6:00PM0.83m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
2
14
23
52
67
17
1
1
6
Temp °C
14
16
16
14
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
19
18
18
16
17
17
17
19
19
13
15
15
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
17
17
17
15
15
15
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
NNW
9
0.8
NNW
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
NW
7
0.7
WSW
9
0.7
SW
12
0.9
WSW
8
1
WSW
8
1.1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
SW
11
Energy kJ
1197
1472
2293
2215
1657
1073
560
286
202
100
56
130
96
77
84
139
94
107
330
247
104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
7
0.2
NNW
5
0.5
NW
6
0.7
NW
8
0.5
W
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
W
10
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
W
8
0.6
SW
12
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
SW
16
0.5
WSW
8
Energy kJ
8
2
17
71
50
47
80
120
139
76
33
89
121
47
127
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.4
NW
8
0.1
N
16
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
W
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
2
25
5
104
95
118
88
61
18
76
69
109
11
89
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
0.8
NNE
4
1.2
N
5
1.4
N
6
2.4
NNW
9
1.4
N
5
1.2
N
5
1.9
NNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.7
NW
6
0.9
NW
5
1.3
NW
6
Energy kJ
15
19
77
121
900
104
63
319
54
36
39
36
136
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
15
8
110
330
110
334
540
334
81
59
110
37
37
35
35
37
110
336
558
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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