Shipwrecks Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.91° S 165.75° E

Shipwrecks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks sea temperature is
22.9°C
0.4° 

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


Shipwrecks surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 5,934 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period with S 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 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 20s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri morning).

Sunday
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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)
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
S
14
2.5
SSW
19
3
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
18
2.4
SSW
17
2.3
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16
2.1
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14
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14
1.6
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13
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12
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SSW
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SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3441
2004
4572
5197
2211
3440
2633
1793
849
878
496
276
280
94
71
223
2206
2976
2313
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
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30
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25
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30
SSE
35
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20
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15
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30
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15
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20
SSW
30
SSW
35
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35
S
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:48PM1.37m
9:09AM1.25m
9:17PM1.32m
9:47AM1.25m
9:46PM1.24m
10:25AM1.22m
10:14PM1.16m
11:05AM1.16m
10:41PM1.07m
11:48AM1.08m
11:11PM0.98m
12:42PM1.00m
11:46PM0.90m
Low Tide
3:05AM0.15m
3:10PM0.21m
3:35AM0.13m
3:46PM0.29m
4:05AM0.14m
4:22PM0.37m
4:36AM0.17m
4:59PM0.47m
5:10AM0.22m
5:39PM0.55m
5:49AM0.29m
6:31PM0.64m
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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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