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Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
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Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 18 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2744 | 2878 | 2248 | 1021 | 1127 | 1550 | 2766 | 3410 | 4681 | 6328 | 4310 | 3045 | 1338 | 726 | 423 | 232 | 236 | 459 | 240 | 140 | 249 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:04AM 3.65 | 9:32PM 3.67 | 9:47AM 3.73 | 10:13PM 3.76 | 10:30AM 3.72 | 10:56PM 3.75 | 11:15AM 3.62 | 11:42PM 3.65 | 12:05PM 3.44 | 12:34AM 3.47 | 1:03PM 3.22 | 1:35AM 3.26 | 2:14PM 3.02 | 2:49AM 3.09 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:21PM 0.09 | 3:42AM 0.13 | 4:03PM 0.05 | 4:25AM 0.15 | 4:47PM 0.12 | 5:11AM 0.26 | 5:33PM 0.28 | 6:01AM 0.45 | 6:23PM 0.51 | 6:57AM 0.68 | 7:18PM 0.75 | 8:01AM 0.89 | 8:22PM 0.97 | ||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | - | 2 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 9 | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
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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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