Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Issued: 5 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
16.9° 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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,059 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 17th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 18th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 17th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
1.5
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3515
1948
2968
2201
1422
1089
2275
1738
1423
1193
627
1604
1349
821
1204
1299
1082
1384
1108
1109
1438
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
SW
20
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
10
S
5
SE
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
5
SW
5
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:34PM3.84m
10:59AM3.60m
11:24PM3.81m
11:51AM3.51m
00:15AM3.69m
12:43PM3.38m
1:07AM3.51m
1:36PM3.21m
1:59AM3.32m
2:28PM3.05m
2:53AM3.12m
3:23PM2.91m
3:50AM2.97m
Low Tide
4:22PM0.27m
4:51AM0.33m
5:11PM0.32m
5:43AM0.40m
6:01PM0.43m
6:36AM0.52m
6:52PM0.58m
7:29AM0.65m
7:44PM0.75m
8:20AM0.78m
8:38PM0.92m
9:12AM0.91m
9:35PM1.06m
10:08AM1.00m
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light rain
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7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
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5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
 mm
1
2
1
Temp °C
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
14
14
15
17
17
16
16
16
16
17
Feels °C
10
10
10
11
11
10
11
9
11
11
11
14
13
14
15
15
16
16
16
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
0.4
SSE
8
0.1
W
22
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
0.8
SW
15
2.2
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
1.6
WSW
10
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
3515
1948
19
9
1422
1089
2275
1738
266
1193
627
1604
1349
821
1204
1299
523
1384
1108
1109
1438
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.9
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.3
W
9
1
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
Energy kJ
18
318
154
264
305
414
162
150
450
694
861
1082
293
152
84
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.2
WSW
20
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
3
37
157
45
199
320
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
8
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
277
2968
2201
1423
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
46
35
35
0
0
35
34
0
0
0
0
35
35
35
56
0
0
8
15
59
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
5
5
4
9
6
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
6
9
5
7
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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