Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

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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
25.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) 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 1.4m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
0
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
10
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
177
479
250
144
192
185
176
423
568
522
474
362
195
163
1516
2144
1474
1289
2329
2234
1913
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SE
10
ENE
5
ESE
15
SE
10
ENE
5
ESE
15
SE
10
NE
5
SE
10
S
0
SE
5
WSW
15
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:27AM1.02m
10:36PM1.21m
10:00AM0.98m
11:18PM1.16m
10:36AM0.93m
00:05AM1.12m
11:20AM0.88m
1:01AM1.09m
12:21PM0.83m
2:03AM1.09m
1:48PM0.80m
3:05AM1.11m
3:24PM0.83m
3:59AM1.15m
Low Tide
3:48PM0.14m
4:40AM0.51m
4:25PM0.19m
5:25AM0.55m
5:05PM0.24m
6:19AM0.59m
5:52PM0.30m
7:28AM0.60m
6:49PM0.36m
8:43AM0.57m
7:57PM0.41m
9:49AM0.50m
9:11PM0.43m
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
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5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
1
1
3
Temp °C
25
26
26
25
27
27
25
26
25
25
26
25
24
24
24
23
23
23
22
22
22
27
26
28
27
28
29
28
27
26
28
27
27
27
25
25
20
20
20
19
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
9
0.3
SSW
16
1
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
177
230
250
144
51
185
141
423
568
522
474
362
195
163
1516
2144
1474
1289
2329
2234
1913
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
18
0.1
S
24
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
SE
12
0.5
SE
12
0.6
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
27
15
5
27
51
94
176
11
100
82
85
97
84
66
69
114
103
234
49
31
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
22
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
SW
6
0.5
SE
12
Energy kJ
16
15
12
5
15
79
11
18
9
4
10
119
121
1
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
0.9
SE
10
0.7
SSE
4
1.3
ESE
12
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
Energy kJ
479
192
163
20
466
33
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
97
0
0
529
561
1276
1353
1319
1278
1278
21
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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