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Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
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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 Type | Time (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 ForecastModerate 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 SummaryHeavy 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 17 | |
141 | 121 | 211 | 260 | 277 | 367 | 190 | 176 | 898 | 1184 | 1494 | 1011 | 782 | 1368 | 731 | 500 | 2705 | 5338 | 2800 | 3287 | 10792 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 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) | NW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
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) | WSW 9 | SW 11 | NW 7 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 7 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | W 13 | SW 24 | NW 9 | — | SW 15 | — |
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) | SW 12 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
141 | 54 | 41 | 100 | 104 | 33 | 22 | 10 | 76 | — | — | 17 | 62 | 134 | 175 | 192 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 8 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | N 11 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — |
— | — | — | 260 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 176 | 2 | 1184 | 1494 | 1011 | 375 | 294 | — | 494 | 2705 | 5338 | 2800 | 1864 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 41 | 37 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 126 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 525 | 135 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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