
Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,426 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 (Aug 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's break down what's coming at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks.
We've got a solid run of surf ahead, but it's a story of two halves. The first few days are a bit of a slow burn, then it really cranks up. Water temp here is sitting at 58.6°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing to worry about.
We start off light on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. Swell is around the 3.3 ft mark from the SW but the wind is messy - cross and cross-on. Combined wave energy is weak to moderate (965 and 614), and the period is long, so you're getting proper groundswell lines but the conditions aren't there to make it worth your while. Honestly, you're better off waiting.
Thursday the 13th is where it starts to come together. Morning brings a glassy 2.6 ft SW swell (1129 energy, long period), and by the afternoon the wind turns glassy again with a cleaner 5.2 ft W swell (1768 energy). That afternoon session is looking real good, clean faces and that long period pushing through.
Friday the 14th is a standout. The morning has a 6.9 ft WSW swell (2244 energy) but it's a bit cross-on. The afternoon, though? Glassy conditions with a solid 7.2 ft SW groundswell (2349 energy). That's proper power, and for the experienced crew, it's going to be a gem. Crowds are rare here, so you'll have plenty of room.
Saturday the 15th is another one to circle. Morning serves up a clean 8.2 ft SW swell with offshore winds and very strong energy (3522). That's expert territory, big and clean. The afternoon goes even bigger to 9.8 ft (4974 energy) with offshore wind, but that's getting into the big-wave crew only.
Sunday the 16th stays big, 9.8 ft SW in the morning (4977 energy), but the wind swings cross-off and freshens up. Still clean, but you'll want to be on your game. Monday the 17th brings the peak of the swell with 9.8 ft (5617 energy) and offshore winds all day. That is pure grunty, powerful surf for experienced surfers.
The following week from Tuesday the 18th through to the end of the 16-day window keeps pumping, with swell staying between 5.2 ft and 13.1 ft. The winds are mostly offshore or clean cross-off, so the quality holds. Wednesday the 26th is the last day in the window and it's a monster - 13.1 ft SW (9388 energy). That's massive, only for the experts, and with cross-off wind, it's raw power.
If you're a kitesurfer, the big, clean days with strong wind like Saturday the 15th afternoon and Monday the 17th would be absolute heaven. For the rest of us, the absolute standouts are the glassy afternoon on Thursday the 13th, and the clean, offshore Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th. Long period means better shape, longer waits between sets, so paddle out when you see the lull.
Stay sharp.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | W 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
503 | 708 | 516 | 640 | 553 | 504 | 711 | 1398 | 2234 | 2349 | 1480 | 3428 | 4545 | 7426 | 3827 | 3579 | 5515 | 4292 | 3686 | 3181 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:33PM3.62m | 8:58AM3.50m | 9:22PM3.79m | 9:45AM3.62m | 10:06PM3.87m | 10:28AM3.67m | 10:48PM3.85m | 11:09AM3.63m | 11:28PM3.74m | 11:48AM3.52m | 00:05AM3.56m | 12:26PM3.37m | 00:42AM3.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:48AM0.48m | 3:10PM0.36m | 3:35AM0.31m | 3:55PM0.23m | 4:20AM0.22m | 4:38PM0.20m | 5:03AM0.23m | 5:18PM0.27m | 5:45AM0.31m | 5:58PM0.42m | 6:24AM0.45m | 6:38PM0.62m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
503 | 374 | 516 | 640 | 296 | 332 | 711 | 1398 | 2234 | 2349 | 1480 | 3428 | 4545 | 6628 | 3827 | 3579 | 5515 | 4292 | 3686 | 3181 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 11 | NW 8 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
436 | 708 | 92 | 138 | 553 | 293 | 529 | 379 | 10 | — | 199 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
26 | — | 6 | 3 | 111 | 504 | 528 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 |
— | 1 | 9 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 64 | 429 | 7426 | 1150 | 1820 | 1783 | 1325 | 797 | 178 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 51 | 51 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
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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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