Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Issued: 5 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
15.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 21,871 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s 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 7.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 1st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 7th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 7th Jul)23ft (7.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
3
1
2
3
0
7
6
8
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
2
WNW
9
0.9
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
2.3
W
12
4
WSW
14
3
SW
19
6
SW
17
5.5
SW
15
5
SW
16
4.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1704
1494
1027
680
543
321
202
138
169
128
116
673
510
825
1522
6935
6142
18859
13500
10999
8738
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
E
5
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
NW
35
WSW
20
WNW
30
NNW
25
SE
25
SSE
30
S
40
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:21AM3.30m
10:36PM3.49m
10:56AM3.31m
11:11PM3.50m
11:33AM3.29m
11:48PM3.47m
12:11PM3.25m
00:26AM3.42m
12:50PM3.18m
1:05AM3.33m
1:33PM3.11m
1:49AM3.24m
2:20PM3.03m
2:37AM3.15m
Low Tide
4:29PM0.68m
4:49AM0.77m
5:05PM0.68m
5:27AM0.76m
5:41PM0.69m
6:06AM0.77m
6:19PM0.74m
6:47AM0.78m
7:00PM0.81m
7:29AM0.80m
7:44PM0.89m
8:13AM0.84m
8:33PM0.97m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
 mm
1
5
2
11
1
4
11
8
7
Temp °C
14
15
13
15
16
14
15
15
13
15
15
15
16
16
13
12
13
11
12
13
14
Feels °C
12
13
11
13
14
12
12
13
11
11
12
13
13
13
8
7
6
6
5
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
W
11
0.6
SW
13
1.6
W
9
1.8
W
11
2.3
W
12
0.8
SW
22
4
SW
14
6
SW
17
5.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
1704
1494
1027
680
543
321
202
138
169
128
116
108
399
807
1522
665
5795
18859
13500
9181
8738
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
W
9
0.5
W
12
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.9
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.6
SW
15
3
SW
19
Energy kJ
12
93
2
75
111
98
510
825
1187
6142
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
15
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WSW
20
0.6
WSW
11
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
2
4
49
37
102
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
NE
2
0.3
N
2
0.9
NNW
5
2
WNW
9
4
WSW
14
0.7
S
11
5
SW
16
2.2
S
11
Energy kJ
14
1
1
37
673
6935
118
10999
1089
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
4
1
1
6
2
1
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
8
2
2
2
2
2
2
565
120
0
37
376
37
120
223
35
35
330
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
9
7
7
8
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
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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