Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 19 Jan 2026 +11
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Shipwrecks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shipwrecks sea temperature is
28.1° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwrecks this week:

The surf forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 22nd Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 26th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.9
SSE
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.4
SSW
1.5
S
1.9
SSW
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSW
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)111010101110979999888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)74941068720432530861130038857219411289161200223193229208234
Wind
(km/h)
25
N
25
N
20
NNE
40
N
50
NNE
40
N
35
NNW
30
WNW
5
NE
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
30
SE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassononcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:54AM
1.32
8:23PM
1.05
9:25AM
1.36
9:01PM
1.07
9:56AM
1.38
9:39PM
1.08
10:26AM
1.38
10:20PM
1.08
10:58AM
1.36
11:04PM
1.06
11:31AM
1.31
11:54PM
1.04
12:07PM
1.24
12:54AM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:02PM
0.44
2:41AM
0.05
3:36PM
0.40
3:15AM
0.06
4:10PM
0.36
3:49AM
0.09
4:45PM
0.33
4:25AM
0.15
5:21PM
0.30
5:03AM
0.24
6:01PM
0.28
5:46AM
0.35
6:45PM
0.27
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31--
Sunset-6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:44-
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--1-2832234291-----13---
Temp. °C313129292828282728252626252525252625252525
Feels °C (?)313030262523242629212729272425232425242323
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in New Caledonia? If you are looking for accommodation near Shipwrecks, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Caledonia, consider staying in Kouaoua which is 57 km (35 miles) away. Other places in and around New Caledonia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Thio which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Poro, Dumbea and Noumea.

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