
Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 13,267 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, digging into the local outlook for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. Let’s get into it.
Alright, mate, we’ve got a mixed bag on the horizon here at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. The first few days are a bit of a tease, but there’s some serious size and power brewing for the weekend and beyond, so keep your eyes peeled.
We kick off on Wednesday the 22nd of July. It’s not huge, but it’s a solid start. Waist to chest high swell, around 5ft to 5ft, clean and lined up with that SW groundswell. The wind is gentle and offshore, making for some tidy, clean faces. The water’s sitting at 60°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate, sitting around 944.
Thursday the 23rd looks even better. The swell holds steady at 5ft to 6ft, and the period stretches out to 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s looking clean all day. The wave energy is pumping up into the moderate-to-strong range (1087 to 1288). This is a solid window for a session.
Now, Friday the 24th takes a turn. The wind swings onshore and picks up strong, up to 19 mph, and the swell gets messy. The morning is a write-off, and the afternoon brings a lumpy 8ft NW windswell with a short, nasty 7-second period. That’s not for surfing. We’ll let that one pass.
But hold on, because the weekend gets wild. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, the ocean is going to be absolutely thumping. We’re looking at 16ft to 18ft of WSW swell on Saturday, with wave energy going ballistic (5210 to 11414). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but this is a beast. At this size, over 8ft, it’s strictly for the experts. The period on Sunday stretches to a very long 16 seconds, which means it’ll be a real freight train. This is a serious, heavy groundswell setup. If you’re not experienced, stay well clear.
Monday the 27th things start to ease a touch, but it’s still pumping. We’re looking at an 12ft wave in the morning, dropping to 8ft in the afternoon. The wind is offshore and moderate, making for some excellent, clean conditions. This is the sweet spot for the experienced crew. The energy is still strong (3578 to 2612).
The rest of the week into early August sees a drop in size, but the quality remains. We’ve got some nice, clean 5ft to 7ft surf on the 28th, 29th, and 30th, though the wind can be a bit fresh. It’s a good run of solid, surfable conditions.
The standout session, and the one I’d mark on the calendar, is Tuesday the 4th of August. It’s a long way off, so don’t bet the house on it, but the forecast is a beauty. We’ve got a 7ft to 8ft SW groundswell with a 15 to 16-second period, and the wind is completely glassy. That’s a rare and beautiful combination. The wave energy is strong (2874 to 3325), and the conditions are described as excellent. If that forecast holds, it’s going to be a top-tier day for experienced surfers. The glassy conditions are a massive positive.
Before that, the 2nd and 3rd of August also look excellent. You’ve got a solid 7ft to 8ft S and SW swell with good offshore winds, and the wave energy is strong. The 3rd of August has a similar setup, with a long-period SW groundswell and clean conditions.
The last few days of the outlook, from the 5th of August, the wind turns onshore and the quality drops off. The swell is small and the period is long, but the wind chop will ruin it.
So, the pick of the bunch is that Tuesday the 4th of August if the glassy forecast holds. For a closer bet, the Monday the 3rd of August is also a ripper. Get on it, and stay safe out there when the big stuff hits.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 7 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
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851 | 599 | 330 | 1048 | 1262 | 1021 | 416 | 481 | 1137 | 5210 | 9712 | 13267 | 11571 | 8777 | 7200 | 3395 | 2460 | 1805 | 678 | 1302 | 350 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:27PM2.81m | 3:56AM2.78m | 4:39PM2.74m | 5:10AM2.71m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM1.03m | 9:46PM1.23m | 10:13AM1.16m | 10:57PM1.32m | 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 | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | — | SW 17 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
851 | 599 | 330 | 1048 | 1262 | 1021 | 416 | 324 | 149 | — | 1702 | 13267 | — | — | 7200 | 3395 | 2460 | 1805 | 678 | 1302 | 350 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
93 | 91 | 50 | 39 | 26 | — | — | — | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 12 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 19 |
— | — | 174 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 7 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | SW 7 |
7 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 47 | 481 | 1137 | 5210 | 9712 | — | 11571 | 8777 | — | 183 | 152 | 20 | 239 | — | 223 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 525 | 110 | 558 | 56 | 294 | 442 | 35 | 56 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
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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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