Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 16 Mar 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 1.3°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 17th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 17th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 17th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
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3
3
2
3
2
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
SE
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)1919171616151414121281312131091211141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)62318453253292517571121756497355267270189131168137188268202213293198
Wind
(km/h)
50
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
30
SE
15
E
15
SE
30
SE
5
ENE
5
E
15
SSE
10
NNE
5
E
10
SE
10
ENE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
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
offglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:34PM
0.99
7:17AM
1.29
7:15PM
1.08
7:47AM
1.35
7:55PM
1.17
8:16AM
1.38
8:34PM
1.25
8:47AM
1.38
9:13PM
1.30
9:18AM
1.34
9:54PM
1.31
9:51AM
1.28
10:38PM
1.29
10:25AM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:39AM
0.21
1:33PM
0.34
1:19AM
0.17
2:03PM
0.25
1:57AM
0.15
2:34PM
0.16
2:35AM
0.16
3:05PM
0.10
3:14AM
0.20
3:38PM
0.06
3:55AM
0.27
4:13PM
0.06
4:38AM
0.36
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01
Sunset6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
---------12-16----184
Temp. °C262525252526262626262626262727282727282623
Feels °C (?)212022212226242427252427242731303030303025
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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.

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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