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Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast
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Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 27th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 27th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | |
299 | 178 | 136 | 125 | 111 | 333 | 431 | 310 | 472 | 1273 | 984 | 653 | 1401 | 3077 | 2012 | 1355 | 790 | 609 | 424 | 227 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:27AM3.56m | 12:59PM3.27m | 1:26AM3.38m | 2:02PM3.10m | 2:30AM3.21m | 3:05PM2.97m | 3:35AM3.08m | 4:07PM2.89m | 4:40AM3.01m | 5:11PM2.86m | 5:41AM2.99m | 6:16PM2.91m | 6:37AM3.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM0.50m | 6:50AM0.62m | 7:09PM0.69m | 7:50AM0.78m | 8:08PM0.87m | 8:52AM0.90m | 9:12PM1.00m | 9:54AM0.96m | 10:18PM1.05m | 10:58AM0.97m | 11:25PM1.04m | 12:00PM0.91m | 00:28AM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 |
 | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | 5:24 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 19 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 299 | 178 | 136 | 80 | 111 | 333 | 431 | 305 | 472 | 1273 | 984 | 653 | 600 | 3077 | 2012 | 1355 | 790 | 609 | 424 | 227 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | N 5 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SW 21 | SW 19 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | NNW 7 | SW 13 | NNW 5 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 17 | 61 | 4 | 125 | 52 | 243 | 254 | 310 | 145 | 23 | 20 | 365 | 1401 | — | — | — | 31 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 108 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | SW 19 | W 13 | WSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | N 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 55 | 3 | 41 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 11 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 14 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 4 | E 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 37 | 25 | 31 | 47 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 86 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 110 | 110 | 2 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 218 | 271 | 218 | 218 | 223 | 110 | 334 | 489 | 489 | 581 |
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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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