Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but this place has a lot of potential further out. The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The first few days won’t be much to write home about. The morning of the 27th might show a bit of life with 7ft swell from the SW (13-second period), but the cross-on wind from the NNE at 6 mph will mess it up, and the energy is moderate (1438). By the afternoon, it’s onshore and messy. The 28th and 29th are pretty average too – small swell, chop, and rain. The 30th has a bit of clean cross-off wind on the Sunday, but the swell is all over the place, short period and a bit weak.

Now, the real deal starts to show up on the 31st of August. Monday morning we’re looking at a solid 13ft SW groundswell, clean cross-off winds, and very strong energy (12959). That’s the kind of size that’s only for advanced surfers – this is a reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, so it’ll be firing. Monday afternoon drops to 16ft but still with clean 9 mph winds. This is the standout of the first week. The swell direction is right on the money from the SW, which is what this spot likes.

The first few days of September keep the size up – 13ft to 15ft SW groundswell with clean cross-off winds, perfect for those who know what they’re doing. The energy stays in the strong range (over 7000). The wind shifts cross-shore on the 2nd and 3rd, making it choppier, but it’s still big.

After that, there’s a rough patch from the 4th to the 7th where the wind is onshore and the swell is big and messy. Not the best for paddle surfing – more of a kite-friendly setup if you’re into that.

Then we get a second standout: the 8th of September. Tuesday morning sees offshore winds from the S at 12 mph, with a 13ft SW groundswell and clean conditions. The afternoon is even better: 16ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, gentle offshore winds, and exceptional energy (11329). This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers. The 9th and 10th tail off a bit with cross-on wind and dropping swell, so it won’t be as clean.

The very end of the forecast window, on the 11th, is a wild card. Heavy rain and a 18ft WSW groundswell with onshore winds – the energy is huge (14074), but the conditions are questionable. Could be a big-wave session for the committed, but it’s not looking clean.

Bottom line: the best bets are the 31st of August through the 1st of September, and then the 8th of September. Big, clean SW groundswell, offshore or cross-off winds, and that reef will handle the long period well. Get on it if you’re advanced.

Rusty.

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