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Lat Long: 21.91° S 165.75° E

Shipwrecks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks sea temperature is
22.6°C
0.3° 

Shipwrecks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shipwrecks surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,756 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwrecks this week:

The surf forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 1st Oct)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Sunday
27
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
0.9
SE
7
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
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13
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
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16
0.8
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16
1.5
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13
1.9
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12
1.6
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11
2.2
S
14
2.5
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16
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16
2.1
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14
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
299
297
86
96
59
47
155
273
767
969
582
1977
3756
2276
1797
1403
1034
778
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
ENE
15
S
25
SE
15
SE
25
SSE
35
SE
15
ESE
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SE
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SE
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SSE
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High Tide
8:13AM1.24m
8:22PM1.33m
8:51AM1.29m
8:52PM1.30m
9:30AM1.31m
9:24PM1.25m
10:12AM1.29m
9:58PM1.18m
10:59AM1.25m
10:36PM1.09m
11:54AM1.18m
11:19PM0.99m
Low Tide
2:09AM0.17m
2:14PM0.20m
2:39AM0.10m
2:51PM0.23m
3:11AM0.07m
3:31PM0.29m
3:45AM0.06m
4:13PM0.36m
4:23AM0.08m
5:00PM0.45m
5:06AM0.14m
5:57PM0.55m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Shipwrecks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shipwrecks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shipwrecks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shipwrecks 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) 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 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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