Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a solid run of south-west groundswell that’s got plenty of grunt, but the wind is going to be a bit of a tease for a while. The standout period is the first couple of days, then it gets messy before cleaning up again later.

The first solid option lands on Tuesday, 1 September. Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks is the only spot in the frame, and it’s a reef setup that handles a bit of size. Tuesday morning we’ve got a 16.4 ft SW swell with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 20447 (strong to very strong). It’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SW at 15.5 mph, keeping the surface clean. The water temp is sitting at 59.4°, which is basically bang on average for this time of year. This is advanced-level stuff – 16.4 ft is well over the beginner-friendly mark, and the period is long, so expect long lulls between big sets. This is a spot for experienced surfers only. Tuesday afternoon drops a touch to 14.8 ft, still clean, but the energy is still huge (9008). The morning is the pick of the two.

Wednesday, 2 September, the swell drops to 11.5 ft and 9.8 ft in the morning and afternoon, with a light WSW breeze at 6-9 mph, still cross-off. Clean again, but the energy is still strong (4808 and 3777). Good for experienced surfers, but not as intimidating as Tuesday.

Then we hit a bit of a lull in quality. Thursday, 3 September, the wind swings WNW and turns cross-onshore, with the swell dropping to 7.5 ft-7.2 ft. The combined energy drops to 2567 and 2010 (moderate). It’s choppy and less appealing. Friday, 4 September, is worse – onshore winds and rain, poor conditions. Saturday, 5 September, morning is a real gem: glassy conditions with the wind dead calm from the SE, a 9.8 ft SW swell at 14 seconds, and combined energy of 4003 (moderate to strong). Clean, glassy, and the swell is still a decent size. This is the best of the first week, no question. The afternoon lightens up but gets a light cross-shore.

The weekend turns ugly again. Sunday, 6 September, has strong cross-onshore winds and rain, poor and messy. Monday, 7 September, sees a big pulse of energy – 18.0 ft to 19.7 ft SW swell with 13-15 second periods, and combined energy of 9977 and 17162 (strong to very strong). The wind is a cross-offshore SW at 18.6 mph, so it’s clean, but with 19.7 ft waves, this is big, heavy, expert-only territory. The morning is a bit smaller but still huge.

Tuesday, 8 September, the swell backs off to 13.1 ft and 11.5 ft, still clean and cross-off, but the energy is still solid (6057 and 3448). Good for advanced surfers.

Wednesday, 9 September, the swell drops to 5.9 ft-4.9 ft with a short 10-second period, combined energy drops to 993 and 895 (weak). The wind is light offshore to cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are small. This is a good window for beginners or smaller equipment.

Thursday, 10 September, the swell gets interesting – a 4.3 ft-5.2 ft SW swell but with a very long 18-second period. Combined energy is 1550 and 2615 (moderate). The long period means more shape and energy, but the wind is cross-onshore to onshore, so it’s not clean. Not a great combo.

Friday, 11 September, the swell bumps up to 9.8 ft with that same 18-second period, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore from the NE. Choppy, not ideal.

Saturday, 12 September, afternoon is the real standout for the second week. The morning is cross-shore and choppy, but the afternoon brings a 8.2 ft WSW swell, 16-second period, combined energy of 3605 (moderate), and light ESE cross-offshore winds. Clean, glassy, and the swell is a manageable size. This is the best call for the second week.

Sunday, 13 September, and Monday, 14 September, both have clean offshore winds, with 8.2 ft-9.8 ft SW swells and 16-17 second periods. Solid groundswell, clean, and good for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate to strong (4055, 4128, 2800).

Tuesday, 15 September, stays clean with 9.8 ft waves, cross-off wind, but the energy is moderate (3687, 3830). Consistent.

Wednesday, 16 September, the swell holds at 11.5 ft with a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore from the WNW, light in the morning but stronger in the afternoon. The morning is

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