Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.2° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 11,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (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 Monday (Sep 21) at 6PM. 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 23rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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2
1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
4
SW
16
4
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
9
2.2
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14891
11110
5816
2903
2125
1203
6907
6675
9899
8243
6208
4027
2635
2350
2171
1783
1053
623
680
767
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Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
20
W
30
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
S
10
SE
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
NW
35
NW
35
SW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
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off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:42PM2.72m
6:11AM2.67m
6:40PM2.87m
7:06AM2.83m
7:26PM3.06m
7:52AM3.02m
8:05PM3.25m
8:31AM3.21m
8:42PM3.43m
9:07AM3.39m
9:17PM3.58m
9:41AM3.54m
9:53PM3.67m
Low Tide
11:19AM1.32m
00:07AM1.27m
12:29PM1.15m
1:03AM1.05m
1:20PM0.92m
1:45AM0.81m
2:01PM0.70m
2:22AM0.57m
2:38PM0.49m
2:57AM0.37m
3:13PM0.33m
3:32AM0.23m
3:49PM0.23m
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6:16
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6:13
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6:11
7:09
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6:22
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Temp °C
14
13
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15
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12
Feels °C
10
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12
13
7
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9
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10
9
10
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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