Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surf break

Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 NZST
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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
18.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 4th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 4th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
2.2
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
8
3
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1484
933
744
529
411
440
387
528
410
398
793
733
949
970
706
666
440
721
424
2825
4206
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
20
WNW
25
WSW
20
WSW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:37PM3.46m
10:52AM3.28m
11:09PM3.40m
11:27AM3.19m
11:45PM3.30m
12:05PM3.07m
00:24AM3.17m
12:49PM2.93m
1:11AM3.03m
1:44PM2.79m
2:07AM2.90m
2:46PM2.70m
3:11AM2.84m
Low Tide
4:31PM0.50m
4:50AM0.67m
5:05PM0.61m
5:24AM0.79m
5:41PM0.74m
6:03AM0.92m
6:19PM0.88m
6:46AM1.05m
7:01PM1.02m
7:36AM1.15m
7:53PM1.13m
8:34AM1.20m
8:53PM1.19m
9:34AM1.17m
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7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
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5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
2
8
1
1
Temp °C
17
16
18
19
16
19
20
17
20
20
18
19
20
18
20
20
19
19
18
17
17
14
14
15
16
14
17
18
16
18
18
18
19
20
18
18
18
17
16
16
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
2.2
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
8
3
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
13
Energy kJ
1484
933
744
529
411
440
387
528
410
398
793
733
949
970
706
666
440
721
424
2825
4206
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.5
SW
17
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.6
WNW
8
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
W
15
1.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
1
2
148
22
18
18
64
61
39
457
330
537
1185
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
11
9
122
175
380
596
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
E
3
0.3
NNE
2
0.4
N
6
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.7
NW
5
0.7
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
5
1.1
NNW
5
1.4
NNW
6
Energy kJ
3
2
1
13
5
6
22
19
22
64
132
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
8
0
0
8
8
8
2
8
8
59
15
8
15
8
59
81
572
587
37
41
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
6
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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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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