Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, digging into the local outlook for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. Let’s get into it.

Alright, mate, we’ve got a mixed bag on the horizon here at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. The first few days are a bit of a tease, but there’s some serious size and power brewing for the weekend and beyond, so keep your eyes peeled.

We kick off on Wednesday the 22nd of July. It’s not huge, but it’s a solid start. Waist to chest high swell, around 5ft to 5ft, clean and lined up with that SW groundswell. The wind is gentle and offshore, making for some tidy, clean faces. The water’s sitting at 60°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate, sitting around 944.

Thursday the 23rd looks even better. The swell holds steady at 5ft to 6ft, and the period stretches out to 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s looking clean all day. The wave energy is pumping up into the moderate-to-strong range (1087 to 1288). This is a solid window for a session.

Now, Friday the 24th takes a turn. The wind swings onshore and picks up strong, up to 19 mph, and the swell gets messy. The morning is a write-off, and the afternoon brings a lumpy 8ft NW windswell with a short, nasty 7-second period. That’s not for surfing. We’ll let that one pass.

But hold on, because the weekend gets wild. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, the ocean is going to be absolutely thumping. We’re looking at 16ft to 18ft of WSW swell on Saturday, with wave energy going ballistic (5210 to 11414). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but this is a beast. At this size, over 8ft, it’s strictly for the experts. The period on Sunday stretches to a very long 16 seconds, which means it’ll be a real freight train. This is a serious, heavy groundswell setup. If you’re not experienced, stay well clear.

Monday the 27th things start to ease a touch, but it’s still pumping. We’re looking at an 12ft wave in the morning, dropping to 8ft in the afternoon. The wind is offshore and moderate, making for some excellent, clean conditions. This is the sweet spot for the experienced crew. The energy is still strong (3578 to 2612).

The rest of the week into early August sees a drop in size, but the quality remains. We’ve got some nice, clean 5ft to 7ft surf on the 28th, 29th, and 30th, though the wind can be a bit fresh. It’s a good run of solid, surfable conditions.

The standout session, and the one I’d mark on the calendar, is Tuesday the 4th of August. It’s a long way off, so don’t bet the house on it, but the forecast is a beauty. We’ve got a 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell with a 15 to 16-second period, and the wind is completely glassy. That’s a rare and beautiful combination. The wave energy is strong (2874 to 3325), and the conditions are described as excellent. If that forecast holds, it’s going to be a top-tier day for experienced surfers. The glassy conditions are a massive positive.

Before that, the 2nd and 3rd of August also look excellent. You’ve got a solid 7ft to 8ft S and SW swell with good offshore winds, and the wave energy is strong. The 3rd of August has a similar setup, with a long-period SW groundswell and clean conditions.

The last few days of the outlook, from the 5th of August, the wind turns onshore and the quality drops off. The swell is small and the period is long, but the wind chop will ruin it.

So, the pick of the bunch is that Tuesday the 4th of August if the glassy forecast holds. For a closer bet, the Monday the 3rd of August is also a ripper. Get on it, and stay safe out there when the big stuff hits.

Rusty.

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