Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.3° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 19,928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s 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 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 11th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a ripper for the right crew. Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks is a reef setup, fairly consistent, and it’s going to see some serious energy. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We start off slow. Monday the 7th is a write-off—cross-on winds and messy conditions, with a solid 10ft SW swell but the wind’s just trashing it. Tuesday the 8th is where it starts turning. Morning sees a fresh offshore from the SSW and 10ft SW swell, but the real standout is Tuesday afternoon. Clean, moderate offshore wind, 8ft SW swell, and the energy is solid at 2482—this is proper groundswell with a 13-second period. It’s going to be clean and punchy, but at this size it’s for experienced surfers only.

Wednesday the 9th is a gem for the patient ones. Morning glassy conditions, 5ft SW swell, period at 12 seconds. The combined energy is 1065, which is moderate but the glassy surface makes it feel way better. This is a quieter session with clean lines and no crowd hassle—the break only gets crowds sometimes, so it’s a good window to have it to yourself.

Thursday the 10th goes backwards. Cross-on winds and rain spoil the 4ft and 4ft SW swells. Not worth it.

Now, brace yourselves. Friday the 11th through to Sunday the 13th is a proper pulse. Friday morning sees a massive 16ft SW swell with an 18-second period, combined energy at 17979—that’s strong. The wind is cross-off and it’s clean, but this is for absolute experts only. The same goes for Friday afternoon: 20ft SW swell, 18-second period, 22076 energy. Saturday the 12th holds 16ft to 18ft SW, still cross-off and clean, but again, this is serious size. Sunday the 13th drops a bit to 15ft SW but it’s still a beast. These days are for the brave.

Monday the 14th settles a little. Morning offers 12ft SW, 15-second period, gentle offshore from the SSW, and clean. The energy is 5672—still strong but more manageable. This is another good window for experienced surfers who want a big but cleaner wave. Tuesday the 15th morning is lighter at 8ft SW, 14-second period, clean with light winds—a more accessible option.

From Wednesday the 16th onwards, the pattern gets messier. The 16th afternoon sees a 12ft SW swell with a moderate offshore, clean, but the week ahead has a lot of cross and cross-on winds. The 20th of September (Sunday) afternoon offers a late clean-up: 8ft SW, 14-second period, gentle cross-off wind, and clean—another solid option for experienced surfers.

Overall, the standout is Tuesday the 8th afternoon and Wednesday the 9th morning for the best combination of size, clean conditions, and accessible energy. The big pulse from the 11th to the 13th is for the heavy hitters only.

Stay safe, read the sets, and don’t get caught inside.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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SW
16
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2.5
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1.7
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12
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3926
7019
3792
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1430
836
551
716
984
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4228
9073
19283
18551
12055
11471
9192
10534
9567
7588
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
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30
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
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20
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High Tide
6:29PM3.14m
6:55AM3.09m
7:28PM3.36m
7:53AM3.28m
8:18PM3.56m
8:42AM3.45m
9:03PM3.69m
9:26AM3.57m
9:44PM3.75m
10:05AM3.62m
10:22PM3.72m
10:42AM3.61m
10:58PM3.62m
Low Tide
12:05PM1.06m
00:46AM0.94m
1:13PM0.82m
1:44AM0.67m
2:07PM0.56m
2:33AM0.44m
2:53PM0.36m
3:16AM0.28m
3:35PM0.24m
3:57AM0.20m
4:14PM0.22m
4:36AM0.20m
4:52PM0.29m
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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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