
Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast from 14 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 4,719 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Nov 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
975 | 1144 | 1305 | 956 | 819 | 542 | 357 | 380 | 1431 | 1237 | 1273 | 1336 | 1422 | 1285 | 2862 | 1615 | 4719 | 3916 | 3391 | 2609 | 2394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:14PM3.23m | 1:39AM2.97m | 1:58PM3.09m | 2:29AM2.84m | 2:50PM2.96m | 3:27AM2.74m | 3:48PM2.87m | 4:26AM2.70m | 4:48PM2.85m | 5:24AM2.71m | 5:45PM2.89m | 6:22AM2.79m | 6:39PM2.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:08AM0.85m | 7:35PM1.01m | 7:50AM0.98m | 8:23PM1.10m | 8:37AM1.09m | 9:16PM1.15m | 9:33AM1.16m | 10:13PM1.15m | 10:33AM1.17m | 11:10PM1.09m | 11:34AM1.11m | 00:08AM0.96m | 12:33PM1.00m | 1:05AM0.80m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 12 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
975 | 1144 | 1305 | 956 | 819 | 542 | 357 | 241 | 1431 | 1237 | 1273 | 1336 | 1422 | 1285 | 242 | 1615 | 45 | 3916 | 3391 | 2609 | 2394 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | N 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | N 15 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | NW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — |
55 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 60 | 113 | 222 | 380 | 4 | 262 | 313 | 227 | — | 207 | 157 | 132 | — | 16 | 5 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | N 12 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 16 | — | N 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | — | — | S 5 | — |
98 | 136 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 171 | 295 | 2862 | 1115 | 4719 | — | — | 92 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 196 | 35 | 37 | 135 | 110 | 541 | 144 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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