Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break
Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks

Issued: 11 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
17.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
2
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11354
6817
4763
3051
1996
1528
2259
1661
1187
1420
936
1456
1279
1212
1063
891
737
1771
1856
2768
2247
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
0
NNE
5
NE
5
NE
5
WNW
10
NW
25
S
20
S
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
off
High Tide
4:17AM3.02m
4:56PM2.91m
5:15AM3.08m
6:02PM3.04m
6:17AM3.18m
7:07PM3.24m
7:21AM3.31m
8:03PM3.46m
8:21AM3.45m
8:55PM3.66m
9:16AM3.56m
9:44PM3.79m
10:08AM3.62m
Low Tide
10:09PM1.04m
10:41AM0.87m
11:10PM0.97m
11:42AM0.77m
00:15AM0.85m
12:46PM0.64m
1:19AM0.69m
1:45PM0.50m
2:16AM0.52m
2:40PM0.37m
3:09AM0.39m
3:32PM0.29m
3:59AM0.32m
4:22PM0.27m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
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5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
 mm
1
Temp °C
15
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
14
15
14
16
15
15
16
15
16
16
15
14
15
Feels °C
11
11
10
11
12
12
12
12
11
12
12
14
13
14
16
13
15
15
14
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
2
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
11354
6817
4763
3051
1996
1528
2259
1661
1187
1420
936
1456
1279
1212
1063
701
737
1771
1856
2768
2247
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
1
SW
18
0.3
SW
21
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
13
0.6
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
Energy kJ
18
134
602
72
447
45
114
66
24
162
455
891
480
241
548
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
23
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
WSW
22
Energy kJ
211
53
6
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
0.7
NW
4
2.5
SW
9
2.2
SW
8
Energy kJ
7
14
1121
624
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
8
8
8
0
8
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
5
7
9
6
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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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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