Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 02 Jun 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
17.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 11,042 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 8th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 8th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
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
0
1
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
6
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
1.1
SW
9
1.4
SW
8
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.4
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
9
3
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
2.1
W
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
2.3
SW
7
4
SW
10
4.5
SW
11
3.5
SSW
11
2.1
SW
19
4.5
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
141
121
211
260
277
367
190
176
898
1184
1494
1011
782
1368
731
500
2705
5338
2800
3287
10792
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
10
N
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
N
15
N
20
NNW
20
N
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
30
NW
25
W
15
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
25
S
15
S
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:36AM3.26m
10:51PM3.43m
11:12AM3.22m
11:28PM3.39m
11:50AM3.15m
00:07AM3.31m
12:32PM3.06m
00:50AM3.21m
1:19PM2.97m
1:37AM3.12m
2:10PM2.89m
2:28AM3.04m
3:02PM2.85m
Low Tide
4:46PM0.69m
5:06AM0.82m
5:22PM0.76m
5:45AM0.89m
6:00PM0.83m
6:27AM0.95m
6:41PM0.91m
7:13AM0.99m
7:27PM0.99m
8:02AM1.01m
8:18PM1.04m
8:52AM1.00m
9:12PM1.06m
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heavy rain
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part cloud
part cloud
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7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
1
3
8
3
6
12
13
3
2
Temp °C
18
18
16
16
16
14
18
18
18
17
17
17
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
17
17
15
14
14
14
16
16
16
14
14
13
12
13
13
10
9
10
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
0.8
WSW
9
1.1
SW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
2.2
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
9
0.8
SW
13
1.2
W
11
2.1
W
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
23
1.3
SW
21
2.1
SW
19
4.5
SW
17
Energy kJ
71
108
211
101
277
367
190
123
898
1012
212
319
782
1368
731
500
181
268
1565
3287
10792
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
9
0.7
SW
11
0.7
NW
7
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
9
0.8
SW
7
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
11
0.7
SW
14
0.1
SW
20
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.3
WSW
11
1
W
13
0.1
SW
24
0.4
NW
9
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
86
121
47
134
96
57
74
90
80
203
15
208
199
199
408
340
22
28
209
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.7
NW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.7
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
141
54
41
100
104
33
22
10
76
17
62
134
175
192
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
8
0.8
WSW
6
0.6
WNW
6
0.8
NW
5
1.4
WNW
7
0.1
N
11
2.5
WNW
9
3
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
2.3
SW
7
4
SW
10
4.5
SW
11
3.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
10
Energy kJ
260
41
26
25
176
2
1184
1494
1011
375
294
494
2705
5338
2800
1864
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
1
3
2
3
3
1
4
4
4
6
Distance (km)
39
41
37
35
0
35
2
126
110
110
110
525
135
37
0
0
35
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
4
4
4
6
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
8
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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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