Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Issued: 5 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
16.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 27th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 27th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 28th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2746
2132
1751
3373
3288
3178
2474
1892
1266
897
1941
1914
1459
1338
933
680
535
316
249
205
138
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
S
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
5
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
E
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
E
0
W
5
ENE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
8:11PM3.16m
8:28AM3.07m
8:49PM3.28m
9:08AM3.17m
9:25PM3.38m
9:45AM3.25m
10:00PM3.45m
10:21AM3.30m
10:36PM3.49m
10:56AM3.31m
11:11PM3.50m
11:33AM3.29m
11:48PM3.47m
Low Tide
1:58PM0.88m
2:23AM0.94m
2:39PM0.81m
3:01AM0.87m
3:17PM0.75m
3:38AM0.82m
3:54PM0.71m
4:13AM0.78m
4:29PM0.68m
4:49AM0.77m
5:05PM0.68m
5:27AM0.76m
5:41PM0.69m
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:25
5:25
 mm
1
Temp °C
16
15
15
16
16
14
15
15
12
14
15
13
15
16
13
14
14
12
13
13
12
Feels °C
12
11
12
13
13
13
13
12
9
11
13
11
12
13
11
12
12
10
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
2746
2132
1751
3373
3288
3178
2474
1892
1266
865
1941
1914
1459
1338
933
680
535
316
249
205
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
1.1
SW
16
1.5
S
9
1.1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
8
1
S
8
1.3
SW
16
0.9
S
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
22
22
653
343
171
80
84
116
897
94
47
15
6
12
48
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.9
S
8
Energy kJ
61
60
159
102
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1
S
9
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
970
663
482
311
157
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
8
0
8
0
0
2
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
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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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