
Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, E swell with 862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
412 | 399 | 469 | 356 | 340 | 383 | 502 | 597 | 632 | 475 | 427 | 416 | 294 | 384 | 336 | 593 | 680 | 669 | 572 | 561 | 416 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:48PM0.61m | 1:31PM0.65m | 00:03AM0.26m | 2:08PM0.68m | 1:07AM0.26m | 2:42PM0.70m | 1:53AM0.28m | 3:14PM0.72m | 2:33AM0.30m | 3:44PM0.73m | 3:11AM0.32m | 4:12PM0.73m | 3:50AM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10AM0.11m | 9:38PM0.24m | 6:05AM0.10m | 9:48PM0.22m | 6:53AM0.07m | 10:06PM0.21m | 7:36AM0.05m | 10:26PM0.19m | 8:14AM0.04m | 10:47PM0.18m | 8:51AM0.04m | 11:09PM0.17m | |||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | ENE 10 |
412 | 399 | 469 | 356 | 340 | 302 | 502 | 597 | 632 | 475 | 427 | 416 | 294 | 384 | 336 | 189 | 141 | 137 | 206 | 261 | 416 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | E 13 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | S 14 |
160 | 167 | 85 | 145 | 102 | 299 | 142 | 63 | 53 | 68 | 196 | 257 | 288 | 284 | 213 | 24 | 23 | 77 | 10 | 37 | 232 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 22 | S 21 | S 12 | S 12 | E 14 | E 16 | E 12 | S 11 | SE 6 | SE 11 | S 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 16 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 |
102 | 129 | 55 | 86 | 229 | 98 | 67 | 34 | 20 | 47 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 46 | 6 | 7 | 37 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NNE 7 |
326 | 289 | 331 | 352 | 319 | 383 | 355 | 375 | 400 | 316 | 273 | 268 | 172 | 212 | 156 | 593 | 680 | 669 | 572 | 561 | 140 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 31 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
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Information about the Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipwrecks - Hyatt Beach 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 - Hyatt Beach) 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 - Hyatt Beach 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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