Shipwrecks Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.91° S 165.75° E

Issued: 4 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Shipwrecks sea temperature is
24.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Shipwrecks surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 933 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
!
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
6
2.3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
9
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SSE
7
0.7
SSW
11
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.5
S
18
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
210
629
910
891
844
549
354
246
139
123
239
160
109
158
251
304
218
317
249
217
121
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
40
SE
45
SSE
40
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
E
15
E
20
SE
10
E
5
ESE
20
SE
15
E
5
E
20
SE
5
ENE
10
NE
15
SSE
10
NNE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
9:27PM1.44m
8:59AM1.08m
10:14PM1.44m
9:49AM1.05m
11:01PM1.40m
10:41AM1.02m
11:47PM1.35m
11:37AM0.97m
00:32AM1.28m
12:41PM0.94m
1:17AM1.20m
1:54PM0.92m
2:04AM1.13m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.42m
3:21PM-0.04m
4:32AM0.42m
4:09PM0.02m
5:22AM0.42m
4:57PM0.10m
6:14AM0.42m
5:46PM0.22m
7:06AM0.40m
6:38PM0.34m
7:59AM0.38m
7:36PM0.47m
8:52AM0.36m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
 mm
1
2
1
Temp °C
22
22
21
22
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
23
22
23
23
23
Feels °C
18
16
14
14
14
16
15
16
19
20
20
21
20
20
21
20
22
21
24
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
0.4
SE
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSE
11
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
Energy kJ
210
325
309
297
290
321
258
246
139
82
239
160
16
54
71
304
150
317
249
150
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SE
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSW
11
0.5
S
18
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
12
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
6
6
7
321
85
43
123
123
25
13
23
158
251
101
218
186
147
217
121
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
15
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
5
Energy kJ
8
8
40
28
15
35
84
106
74
176
15
20
35
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
6
2.3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SE
6
1
SE
6
0.9
ESE
5
0.9
SSE
8
1
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
Energy kJ
197
629
910
891
844
549
354
230
77
68
51
109
73
109
57
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1297
1336
1375
1258
1258
1258
1258
6
0
45
0
0
819
0
0
819
0
0
6
0
7
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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