Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Issued: 5 am 25 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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 22,346 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s 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 8.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 27th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 27th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 26th Jun)26ft (8.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
4
6
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
8
SW
13
6.5
SW
12
6.5
SW
13
7.5
SSW
13
5.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
4
SSW
11
3
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20526
13112
13303
17832
8268
5175
4119
2414
1828
3330
3288
3135
2670
2125
1346
886
1624
1558
1215
1116
821
Wind (km/h)
55
SW
45
SSW
45
WSW
50
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:37PM2.89m
6:54AM2.89m
7:28PM3.02m
7:44AM2.97m
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
Low Tide
12:15PM1.02m
00:50AM1.11m
1:11PM0.96m
1:41AM1.03m
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
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
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>
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:24
5:24
 mm
3
6
3
2
3
Temp °C
14
14
13
12
13
13
15
15
15
16
16
14
14
15
13
14
14
13
14
15
13
Feels °C
3
4
3
3
6
5
10
10
11
14
13
13
11
12
11
12
12
10
11
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
3
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
22
2414
1828
3330
3288
3135
2670
2125
1346
851
1624
1558
1215
1116
821
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
1.1
SW
16
1.6
S
9
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
9
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.7
S
6
1.3
SW
16
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
Energy kJ
22
22
653
427
305
184
61
60
37
886
23
37
14
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
199
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
8
SW
13
6.5
SW
12
6.5
SW
13
7.5
SSW
13
5.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
4
SSW
11
2.1
S
11
1.8
S
10
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
20526
13112
13303
17832
8268
5175
4119
992
612
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
334
139
279
115
281
35
35
35
35
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
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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