Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.17° S 173.14° E

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.1° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 24th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 27th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
22
Friday
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Saturday
24
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
13
1.3
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1.1
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1.1
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1.3
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16
2
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1.8
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15
1.5
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1.8
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17
2.1
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16
1.8
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15
1.3
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14
0.9
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1.6
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14
1.4
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12
1.4
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12
1.1
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
778
637
431
352
310
920
2259
1929
1460
936
1882
2247
1904
1308
716
286
352
951
613
584
398
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SE
0
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
5
SW
15
SW
5
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10
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
10
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15
SSW
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
7:19AM2.78m
7:36PM3.00m
8:10AM2.96m
8:21PM3.18m
8:54AM3.17m
9:02PM3.35m
9:34AM3.38m
9:43PM3.51m
10:12AM3.55m
10:25PM3.61m
10:52AM3.68m
11:07PM3.65m
11:32AM3.72m
11:51PM3.61m
Low Tide
1:31PM0.95m
2:01AM0.77m
2:19PM0.73m
2:42AM0.54m
3:01PM0.53m
3:21AM0.34m
3:41PM0.36m
4:01AM0.21m
4:22PM0.25m
4:41AM0.15m
5:03PM0.23m
5:23AM0.17m
5:47PM0.29m
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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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