
Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 22,776 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a solid run of swell at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks, but this one is for the experienced crew only. The water’s sitting at 60°, pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The window kicks off Monday afternoon, September 7th, but it’s a bit of a write-off with a big 13ft SW groundswell coming in at a thumping 16 seconds, and a strong 22 mph cross-wind making it lumpy. The combined energy is massive (11442), but it’s messy. Not the one to paddle out for.
Tuesday morning, September 8th, is where it starts to look good. That swell drops to 10ft from the SW, still with a solid 14-second period, and the wind swings straight offshore from the SSW at 16 mph. That’s clean conditions, and the combined energy is still pumping (3989). The break is sheltered, and with the swell coming from the optimum direction, this is a proper standout for experienced surfers. Tuesday afternoon stays clean but the swell backs off a bit.
Wednesday the 9th sees the swell drop further to 5ft, but the wind is light onshore, so it’s not great. The next real highlight is Friday morning, September 11th. The wind goes strong offshore from the SSW at 28 mph, but the swell is 12ft with a very long 19-second period. That kind of period is incredible for a reef setup like this, but the energy is extreme (9841). Friday afternoon though… that’s a beast. 20ft SW swell with 18-second period, strong offshore wind, and combined energy hitting 34208. That’s too big for anyone but experts, and even then it’s a serious mission.
The weekend and into the following week stays big, with 13ft to 15ft SW swell, offshore or cross-off winds, and clean conditions. The best of that stretch is Sunday morning, September 13th, with 15ft SW at 16 seconds and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is over 10000, and it’s clean. That’s your top pick for the first week if you’re experienced.
The second week has plenty of swell too. Tuesday the 15th has 10ft SW with light offshore winds, clean and good. Then a massive pulse shows up on Saturday, September 19th, with 18ft SW swell at 15 seconds and light offshore winds. The forecast says “exceptional” for experts, and the energy is 13540. That’s a standout for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st still have good 15ft to 10ft swell with clean winds.
The last day, Tuesday the 22nd, drops to 7ft from the S with a short 9-second period, and winds are light cross-off. It’s clean but small and weak.
Overall, the best on offer is Friday afternoon, September 11th, for the absolute biggest, most powerful swell, but it’s only for the elite. For a more manageable but still heavy session, go Sunday morning, September 13th, or the Saturday, September 19th, standouts. Crowds are rare here, so you’ll have plenty of room.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
7636 | 3853 | 3060 | 1565 | 1430 | 747 | 551 | 807 | 1099 | 951 | 2865 | 7899 | 22776 | 16453 | 9890 | 8630 | 8489 | 10192 | 10711 | 9597 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
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 | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
3806 | 44 | 3060 | 1565 | 1430 | 747 | 551 | 807 | 850 | 651 | 2865 | 7899 | 11432 | 16453 | 9890 | — | — | 10192 | 10711 | 9597 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 184 | 124 | 60 | 277 | 344 | 716 | 1099 | 951 | 1716 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 24 | WSW 11 | SSE 6 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 26 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 22 | 24 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 26 | 347 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 10 | S 10 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | SW 9 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
7636 | 3853 | 745 | 241 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 49 | 1942 | 22776 | — | — | 8630 | 8489 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 147 | 112 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 51 | 126 | 0 | 161 | 294 | 35 | 51 | 51 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 497 |
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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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