Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s brewing for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. This is a reef set-up that’s sheltered and needs a solid SW swell to really fire. It’s an advanced spot, so don’t be bringing the soft-top unless you’re keen on a beating. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

First proper recommendation kicks off on Wednesday the 9th of September. The morning is a bit of a write-off with a cross-on breeze and a lumpy 6 ft SW swell (12 seconds). The combined energy is a moderate 1116. It’s a bit marginal. The afternoon cleans up nicely though – a cross-off wind from the WSW, same 6 ft swell but the period drops to 10 seconds, and the energy is still moderate at 915. It’s clean, but the score is low. Not a standout.

Thursday the 10th is a bit of a mess. The morning has a 4 ft SW swell (18 seconds) with a cross wind at 15 km/h, and a massive energy of 2060, but it’s a bit choppy. The afternoon gets worse with a strong cross-on wind and a 0 score. Avoid.

Now, Friday the 11th is where things get serious. The morning is for the true experts only. We’ve got a massive 18 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is a staggering 31079 – that’s strong to very strong. The wind is a fresh offshore from the SSW at 35 km/h, and it’s clean. It’s too big for everyone but the most experienced. The afternoon is still huge at 18 ft, but it’s cross-off and still clean. The energy is 19123. This is a serious, heavy day. Not for the faint-hearted.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are still pumping but dropping. Saturday morning has 16 ft SW (16 seconds) with a fresh offshore wind, and energy at 11897. The whole weekend is offering clean, big waves for advanced surfers, but the scores aren’t as high as Friday. Monday the 14th is a great option for experienced surfers – 12 ft SW (15 seconds) with a light cross-off breeze and a moderate energy of 6296. Clean conditions.

The rest of the forecast from Tuesday the 15th through to the 24th is a mix of marginal and excellent conditions. The standout in the second week is absolutely Friday the 18th of September. The morning has a 15 ft SW swell (17 seconds) with a moderate offshore wind from the SSW, and the energy is 12423. The afternoon is even better with 16 ft SW (16 seconds) and the same offshore wind, energy at 12404. Both sessions are tagged as exceptional for expert surfers. This is a big, clean swell with a long period – it’s going to be powerful and the reef will handle it well. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it to yourself.

The last few days, the 22nd to the 24th, have some decent clean options, but the swell is dropping. The 23rd afternoon looks tidy with a 13 ft SW swell (18 seconds) and a light cross-off breeze, energy at 9353. Good for experienced surfers.

Overall, the standout is Friday the 11th for the sheer size and power, but it’s only for experts. For the best combination of size, clean conditions, and a more manageable level, aim for the 18th of September. That’s the one.

Rusty

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