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Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 15 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.9° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 16th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Fri 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 12 | |
704 | 684 | 515 | 626 | 632 | 446 | 768 | 441 | 549 | 727 | 607 | 276 | 514 | 171 | 346 | 98 | 59 | 56 | 44 | 49 | 132 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 6:58AM1.20m | 8:01PM1.36m | 7:40AM1.18m | 8:47PM1.41m | 8:23AM1.15m | 9:34PM1.43m | 9:07AM1.10m | 10:24PM1.40m | 9:54AM1.05m | 11:16PM1.35m | 10:45AM0.98m | 00:11AM1.29m | 11:44AM0.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:12AM0.38m | 1:23PM0.01m | 2:03AM0.37m | 2:04PM-0.04m | 2:54AM0.38m | 2:46PM-0.05m | 3:44AM0.41m | 3:31PM-0.03m | 4:37AM0.45m | 4:19PM0.02m | 5:34AM0.49m | 5:09PM0.11m | 6:37AM0.51m | 6:05PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | S 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 704 | 431 | 176 | 357 | 360 | 26 | 390 | 10 | 5 | 342 | 266 | 5 | 256 | 171 | 159 | 98 | 59 | 56 | 44 | 49 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 115 | 326 | — | 129 | 47 | 4 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 37 | 6 | 32 | 26 | 132 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 18 | S 21 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SW 20 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 21 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 10 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 32 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 229 | 684 | 515 | 626 | 632 | 446 | 768 | 441 | 549 | 727 | 607 | 276 | 514 | — | 346 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 1278 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 42 | 1278 | 6 | 0 | 1310 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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