
Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 15,878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s 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 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into what's cookin' at our only spot in the window, Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks.
First off, the water's sittin' at about 60°, which is pretty standard for this time of year, nothin' out of the ordinary there.
Look, this forecast has a bit of a slow start. Friday the 24th is a write-off. It's messy, cross-on wind, choppy as hell, and honestly, not worth paddling out for. You'd be better off just watchin' from the beach.
The weekend kicks off with some serious size though. Saturday the 25th, we're talkin' a big 16 to 20ft swell from the WSW, but it's howlin' with a 25 mph cross-off wind. It's gonna be raw, powerful, and for advanced crew only. The combined energy is massive, clocking in at 6278 and then a whopping 14236 in the arvo. Expect heavy, clean faces, but this is not a day for the faint-hearted. Sunday the 26th eases slightly back to 13ft, but the period stretches out to 15-16 seconds. That's a serious groundswell, which is gonna draw some nice lines through the reef, but that long period can make it shift a bit quick on the takeoff. Still, with clean conditions, it's a solid option for the experienced surfer.
Now, for my pick of the first week. It has to be Monday the 27th. The swell has dropped to a much more manageable 8 to 10ft, still from the SW, but the magic is in the wind. We get that clean, moderate offshore Southerly breeze all day. The energy is still pumping (2419-3145), but the conditions are described as "excellent for experienced surfers." The paddle out will be easier with those longer period sets. Tuesday the 28th is also nice with light offshore winds and dropping swell (6 to 7ft), a great follow-up day for a bigger crew.
We've got a bit of a lull mid-week. Wednesday the 29th is tiny and glassy in the morning, but it's only 4ft and the wind goes onshore in the arvo. Thursday the 30th is onshore and a bit of a mess.
Then the second half of the window gets interesting again. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are your other standouts. The swell picks back up to a solid 8 to 10ft with clean, moderate offshore winds from the SSE. The energy is strong (2050-3219), and the conditions are rated as excellent for experienced surfers. That Saturday is lookin' particularly sweet with crystal clear skies and well over 2700 in the energy reading. This is the kind of winter swell that has the bank firing.
The second week has a few more solid days but with a lot of "marginal" labels due to stronger winds or tricky tides. The energy stays up there, but the perfection isn't as guaranteed until we look way out to Saturday the 8th of August. That Saturday is showing another massive pulse of 12 to 13ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 16-17 seconds. The wind is clean offshore, and the conditions are back to "excellent for experienced surfers." That's a big, long-period swell hitting a reef setup, which is a dream scenario for the crew that can handle it. Keep an eye on that one, it's a promise, but it's a long way off so don't book your flights just yet.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
416 | 324 | 713 | 6278 | 13294 | 13824 | 8390 | 6859 | 4443 | 3145 | 2419 | 1600 | 1013 | 786 | 483 | 422 | 368 | 757 | 1086 | 933 | 1876 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:00PM2.77m | 6:21AM2.74m | 7:00PM2.89m | 7:19AM2.85m | 7:48PM3.05m | 8:07AM2.98m | 8:29PM3.20m | 8:49AM3.12m | 9:06PM3.34m | 9:27AM3.25m | 9:41PM3.47m | 10:02AM3.35m | 10:16PM3.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:29AM1.22m | 00:16AM1.30m | 12:40PM1.17m | 1:16AM1.20m | 1:35PM1.06m | 2:02AM1.06m | 2:20PM0.92m | 2:42AM0.93m | 2:59PM0.78m | 3:18AM0.80m | 3:35PM0.66m | 3:54AM0.69m | 4:09PM0.57m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | — | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
416 | 324 | 157 | — | 942 | 13824 | 8390 | 5682 | 4443 | 3145 | 2419 | 1600 | 1013 | 786 | 483 | 422 | 368 | 757 | 1086 | 933 | 1876 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | 208 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | 41 | 47 | 208 | 344 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
55 | 312 | 713 | 6278 | 13294 | — | — | 6859 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 35 | 64 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 534 | 541 | 120 | 320 | 533 | 51 | 56 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 110 |
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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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