Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one spot on the radar: Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks. This is a sheltered, advanced-level reef break that needs a good SW swell and some offshore wind to fire. The water temp is sitting at 60°, right on the money for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The surf kicks off this Sunday morning, August 2nd. It’s not huge, but there’s a clean 8ft SW swell with a nice 12-second period, cross-off wind, and the wave energy is moderate (1983). Straight away, Sunday afternoon looks even better – the wind switches to a clean offshore from the S, with a 8ft SSW swell still packing a punch. This is your window if you’re keen and experienced.

Monday the 3rd sees the swell dip to 5ft in the morning, but the period jumps to a very long 20 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Combined energy is strong (2664). However, the wind is cross-off, and the call says marginal due to tide. The afternoon picks up to 7ft with the same long period (19s), energy is pumping (3858). Still, the wind is cross-off, so it won’t be perfect, but there’s power.

Tuesday the 4th brings a big jump in size: 12ft SW swell with a solid 16-second period. This is serious, expert-only territory. The combined energy is very strong (5553 and 5596), but the cross-off wind and rain showers mean conditions are messy. This is for the brave and the skilled only.

Wednesday the 5th is where it starts to clean up again. Morning sees an 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, clear skies, and a gentle cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (2843). The guidance says this is excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d say the morning session is the standout of the first week. It’s got size, power, and half-decent conditions.

Thursday the 6th drops right back. The morning is glassy with a 5ft SW swell (13s), and the energy is weak (743). It’s clean, but small. The afternoon picks up slightly with an offshore breeze and 4ft waves. Not a day to get too excited.

From Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th, we hit a flat, poor patch. Waves dip below 3ft, winds turn onshore or cross-on, and the energy drops right out. It’s a gap of a few days where you’re better off doing something else.

Monday the 10th brings a return to form. Glassy conditions with a 5ft SW groundswell (16s), and combined energy is moderate (1448). Both morning and afternoon are glassy and clean. This is a solid, fun session for a weekday.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th go downhill again – onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and the swell is either small or blown out. Wednesday afternoon sees an 8ft WSW swell, but the onshore wind ruins it.

Thursday the 13th has a massive 10ft SW swell with a 17-second period and energy off the charts (5765). But heavy rain and onshore winds make it a messy, heavy beast – experts only, if anyone.

The real standout of the whole outlook is Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th.

Friday morning is absolutely glassy, calm, and clean with a 7ft SW groundswell (15s) and strong energy (2980). The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday morning has a 8ft SW swell, 15-second period, with a gentle offshore breeze – clean, powerful, and all yours. The afternoon keeps the offshore wind with a 7ft WSW swell. If you can get out those two days, you’re in for a treat.

The final few days from the 16th and 17th go big again (10ft+) but the wind turns onshore and the rain comes back. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

So, in short: Sunday and Wednesday of the first week for the brave, but Friday August 14th and Saturday August 15th are your best bets – clean, offshore, strong groundswell, and the kind of conditions that make the whole wait worthwhile.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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