Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
14.9° C
0.3° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,522 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 16th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 16th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, talkin' surf out of Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. Water's about 59°, right on average for this time of year.

Kicking us off on Thursday morning: a glassy 2ft southwest groundswell. Energy’s strong at (1052), and with a 19-second period, that’s a deep-water pulse. It’s gonna be clean and lined up on the reef.

Friday ramps up. Morning brings a 7ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore wind. Energy jumps to (2349). Friday afternoon glassy again at 7ft.

Saturday gets a bit windier. 7ft SW in the morning with a fresh 30 km/h southerly cross-off. Energy at (3169). Saturday afternoon hits 10ft. By Sunday we’re in big-wave territory: 12ft in the morning, 13ft in the afternoon. Energy is massive at (6589) and (7520). This is for the experienced crew only.

Monday the 17th is a raw standout. A fresh 35 km/h SSE offshore wind, 12ft SW groundswell. Energy is huge at (6526). It’s going to be a battle but the offshore wind will make for some heavy, hold-on barrels. Monday afternoon drops to 10ft, still offshore.

Tuesday settles to 8ft with a moderate offshore breeze. Energy drops to (2886). Tuesday afternoon is clean offshore and scores well for experienced surfers.

Wednesday gets beautiful. Morning: light offshore wind, 7ft SW. The real gem is Wednesday afternoon: a gentle offshore breeze, 5ft with a 17-second period SW groundswell. Energy at (2207). Perfect combo for the reef.

Thursday the 20th morning is a glassy 8ft SW. That’s a no-brainer highlight. Glassy, decent size, long period.

The second week is a bit more of a mixed bag. The swell sticks around. Friday the 21st is smaller at 6ft, glassy. Energy drops under 1000. Smaller and clean. Saturday the 22nd gets small at 4ft and the wind turns onshore. Not great. Sunday the 23rd is small at 4ft, but Sunday afternoon goes glassy again – a clean little wave.

From Monday the 24th to Wednesday the 26th, it’s small, weak, and often onshore. Energy in the 300 to 700 range. Nothing to get excited about.

But then, Friday the 28th of August. Look at this long-range call. Morning shows a 13ft west swell with cross-shore wind. The afternoon though: a 16ft WSW swell with a light offshore breeze. The energy is at a massive (8079). That’s a big, serious swell for experts only. One to watch.

My two true standouts: Thursday the 20th morning for that perfect glassy, mid-sized groundswell, and the afternoon of Friday the 28th as a long-range monster to start planning for.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Thu
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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3
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3
3
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4
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3
4
4
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4
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3
3
3
4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
12
1.6
SW
16
2.1
WSW
16
2.2
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
2.2
SW
16
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
4
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.6
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
711
1398
2234
2349
1480
2558
4183
4433
7522
7520
5588
5427
4529
3398
2594
1962
1319
1220
1339
2888
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
NE
10
E
5
SE
15
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
30
SSE
35
S
35
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
S
10
S
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
10:06PM3.87m
10:28AM3.67m
10:48PM3.85m
11:09AM3.63m
11:28PM3.74m
11:48AM3.52m
00:05AM3.56m
12:26PM3.37m
00:42AM3.35m
1:04PM3.19m
1:20AM3.12m
1:45PM3.01m
2:05AM2.90m
Low Tide
3:55PM0.23m
4:20AM0.22m
4:38PM0.20m
5:03AM0.23m
5:18PM0.27m
5:45AM0.31m
5:58PM0.42m
6:24AM0.45m
6:38PM0.62m
7:03AM0.63m
7:20PM0.85m
7:42AM0.83m
8:05PM1.07m
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5:53
5:53
5:54
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:58
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7
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5
Temp °C
16
14
13
13
14
14
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14
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12
13
12
Feels °C
16
13
12
12
10
9
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9
7
7
4
3
4
7
8
8
8
8
9
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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