Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 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, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,515 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 14th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 16th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 16th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming down the pike for the next couple weeks.

Water temp is sitting around 59°, which is pretty normal for this stretch of the year. The only break worth talking about is Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. It’s an advanced reef, fairly consistent, and needs a SW swell to light up – and that’s exactly what we’re getting.

The action kicks off this Thursday afternoon. There’s a 1.6m swell from the W with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy, light N at 3 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1687, so there’s plenty of push. It’s clean and fun, but not too big.

Friday is the real deal. Friday morning the swell jumps to 2.1m from the WSW with a long 16-second period, energy at 2234. The wind is a light cross from the E, so it’s not perfect. But by Friday afternoon, it cleans right up: 2.2m SW swell, still that long 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore from the SE at 3 mph. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers – powerful, lined-up waves.

Saturday morning gets a bit wild. The swell is 2.2m, but we’ve got a strong 19 mph offshore from the SSW, keeping it clean. The combined energy leaps to 3181, so there’s serious grunt. It’s still good for experienced crew, but that wind is strong. Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps to 3.0m with a 17-second period – monster groundswell – and energy hits 4953. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but at 3.0m this is expert territory only.

Sunday through Monday sees the swell holding around 3.5m to 4.0m, with strong offshore winds from the S. The combined energy peaks near 7881. This is big-wave territory. Tuesday brings a drop to 2.5m, with clean offshore from the SSE at 9 mph – that’s a standout session for advanced surfers, with that powerful, long-period swell and clean conditions.

Wednesday and Thursday keep the swell in the 1.6m to 2.3m range, with clean offshore or cross-offshore winds. Energy stays in the 1600 to 2300 range. Good quality, consistent waves for the experienced crew.

Friday the 21st is a gem. The swell is 1.8m from the SW, 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy again – WSW at 3 mph. Combined energy is 1086, so it’s not as powerful, but the clean conditions and that long-period groundswell will make for some beautiful, glassy walls.

After that, there’s a real drop-off. Saturday the 22nd through to Tuesday the 27th, things get small and messy. The swell drops below 1.0m for a couple of days, and the winds turn cross-onshore or onshore. That’s a 5-day gap where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The energy dips to 300–600 range, weak and choppy.

Then we get a bit of a pulse on the 27th. Thursday morning looks okay with a 2.5m swell, but the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. The energy returns to 3000+. By Thursday afternoon, it’s a 2.5m SW swell with a 14-second period and a gentle cross-offshore wind. That’s excellent for experienced surfers again. Friday the 28th, the swell holds at 2.5m, but the wind turns onshore and cross-onshore, making it choppy and less appealing.

The standout window is Friday afternoon, August 14th and Tuesday morning, August 18th. For Friday, it’s that clean 2.2m, long-period SW groundswell with light cross-offshore wind. For Tuesday, it’s the 2.5m SW swell with clean offshore winds – powerful and lined up. For the experts, the Sunday-to-Monday big-wave window is your call.

One thing to remember: this is a reef break, so with those long-period swells (15–17 seconds), the waves will be dense and powerful. The crowd factor is listed as “rare,” so you might have it mostly to yourself, but given the quality, a few others will know.

This is a solid run for advanced and expert surfers. Beginners, stay on the beach when it’s over 1.5m.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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3
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3
3
5
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
16
2.1
WSW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
2.2
SW
16
2.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.6
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1398
2234
2173
1480
2558
3959
4433
5408
7267
5513
5577
4865
3936
2763
2212
1417
1357
1276
2741
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
ENE
5
ESE
15
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
S
20
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
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
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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7:09
7:07
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7:03
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5:53
5:54
5:55
5:57
5:57
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Temp °C
14
13
13
14
14
14
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Feels °C
13
12
13
12
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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