Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Issued: 5 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
16.3° 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 29th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 29th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 6th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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 Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.4
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
17
2.1
NW
10
2.5
NW
9
2.5
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2630
1892
1266
1001
2083
2027
1704
1378
1027
680
543
321
205
136
198
198
111
97
862
1177
2997
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
E
5
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
30
N
20
N
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:08AM3.17m
9:25PM3.38m
9:45AM3.25m
10:00PM3.45m
10:21AM3.30m
10:36PM3.49m
10:56AM3.31m
11:11PM3.50m
11:33AM3.29m
11:48PM3.47m
12:11PM3.25m
00:26AM3.42m
12:50PM3.18m
1:05AM3.33m
Low Tide
3:17PM0.75m
3:38AM0.82m
3:54PM0.71m
4:13AM0.78m
4:29PM0.68m
4:49AM0.77m
5:05PM0.68m
5:27AM0.76m
5:41PM0.69m
6:06AM0.77m
6:19PM0.74m
6:47AM0.78m
7:00PM0.81m
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
 mm
4
26
2
Temp °C
15
15
13
14
15
14
14
15
13
14
15
13
14
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
14
Feels °C
13
12
11
12
13
11
12
13
11
11
13
11
13
14
11
11
11
11
10
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2.2
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
W
10
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
2.5
WSW
16
Energy kJ
2630
1892
1266
865
2083
2027
1704
1378
1027
680
543
321
205
136
198
198
111
68
522
600
2997
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.3
SW
20
0.9
S
8
1.4
SW
16
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
65
60
99
1001
55
33
12
5
31
90
2
2
24
60
522
679
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.8
S
7
0.1
SW
7
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
61
159
67
2
49
97
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
8
0.3
NNE
3
0.5
N
4
0.6
N
4
1
NNW
5
2.1
NW
10
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
104
2
7
10
61
862
1177
1099
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
4
Distance (km)
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
8
0
2
2
2
2
2
81
558
558
567
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
5
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
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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