Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
15.2°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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 21,077 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period. 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 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 12th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 12th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 11th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got one spot on the menu for the next 16 days, and it’s a ripper for those who can handle it.

The big picture is a solid run of groundswell, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. This is a reef set-up, and it’s going to be offering up some serious, powerful waves over the next week or so. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a good 3/2 will be your friend.

The standout is Friday the 11th morning. We’re looking at a massive 18 ft SW swell, with a very long period of 19 seconds, and the combined energy is off the charts at 21077. That is a *lot* of power in the water. The wind is a fresh offshore from the SSW, keeping it clean. This is for advanced surfers only – anything over 8 ft is expert territory, and this is more than double that. The sets will be huge, long, and heavy. This is a true big-wave day.

Friday afternoon holds similar size at 18 ft, but the period drops to 18 seconds, and the wind goes cross-offshore. Still very clean, still massive.

The swell eases a touch over the weekend, but stays in the 15 ft to 16 ft range with periods around 16-17 seconds, and the wind stays cross-offshore. The combined energy is still in the very strong range (over 11000). Saturday and Sunday are still big, powerful days for the experienced crew.

Monday the 14th is a notable drop in size to 11 ft, but the wind goes light and offshore in the morning, and the period drops to 16 seconds. The energy drops to 6388, which is still a healthy punch. The surf report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and it’ll be a lot more manageable than the weekend.

Tuesday the 15th drops further to 8 ft with a 14-second period and light offshore winds. Getting into more manageable territory for strong intermediates, but still a reef.

Wednesday the 16th is a write-off. The wind goes cross-onshore, the swell is small and messy, and the energy is weak. It’s a choppy, ugly day.

The following week looks promising, but with more variable winds. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th see a spike back up to 13 ft-15 ft with strong breezes, but the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy jumps back up to over 8000.

Saturday the 19th sees the wind go cross-shore, which will introduce some chop. Still a solid 11 ft-13 ft of swell.

Sunday the 20th looks like another solid day with a 16 ft SW swell and a moderate cross-offshore breeze. Worth a look.

The middle of the next week, Monday the 22nd, has a small window of total glass. On Tuesday the 22nd morning, the wind is flat calm from the ENE, and the swell is 7 ft with a 12-second period. Combined energy is low at 1181, but that glassy surface will make those small, clean reef waves a joy for the right board.

The last few days of the outlook, from the 23rd to the 26th, look choppy with cross-onshore winds and dropping swell. The 25th of September sees a brief turn to a moderate offshore from the SSE with a 6 ft swell, but it’s far out and the energy is low.

So, to sum it up: the first week is for big-wave chargers only. The real highlight is Friday the 11th morning for the sheer size and power. If you’re not in that league, wait for the cleaner, smaller days around Monday the 14th or Tuesday the 15th, and keep an eye on that glassy morning on the 22nd.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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20
5.5
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18
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16
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2.5
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15
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Energy kJ
1943
21077
18603
14544
11696
11645
13606
12930
12342
8696
6388
4958
3644
2785
2278
1463
837
905
1483
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
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30
SW
30
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25
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High Tide
9:03PM3.69m
9:26AM3.57m
9:44PM3.75m
10:05AM3.62m
10:22PM3.72m
10:42AM3.61m
10:58PM3.62m
11:17AM3.53m
11:32PM3.48m
11:51AM3.41m
00:06AM3.29m
12:26PM3.25m
00:42AM3.09m
Low Tide
3:16AM0.28m
3:35PM0.24m
3:57AM0.20m
4:14PM0.22m
4:36AM0.20m
4:52PM0.29m
5:13AM0.28m
5:28PM0.44m
5:49AM0.42m
6:05PM0.63m
6:25AM0.61m
6:44PM0.85m
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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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