Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
27.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shipwrecks this week:

The surf forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks in the next 12 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 11th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 11th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SE
0.6
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.6
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)8151312111110121111101010916151514141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)178186390258143918011317013010680776816625233438426519585
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
10
NNE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
NE
15
SSE
10
SE
15
ENE
15
SSE
25
SE
10
ENE
15
S
35
SE
10
ENE
20
SSE
20
SE
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
E
20
E
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crosscrossoffcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:51AM
0.91
2:07PM
0.99
4:16AM
0.93
3:08PM
0.93
5:29AM
0.99
4:21PM
0.90
6:24AM
1.06
5:27PM
0.90
7:08AM
1.13
6:20PM
0.93
7:46AM
1.20
7:05PM
0.97
8:21AM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:14PM
0.37
8:10AM
0.63
9:10PM
0.36
9:37AM
0.68
10:11PM
0.34
11:11AM
0.68
11:10PM
0.30
12:22PM
0.64
12:02AM
0.24
1:11PM
0.58
12:48AM
0.18
1:52PM
0.53
1:28AM
0.12
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------------31413
Temp. °C292828292928292928282827272828292928272627
Feels °C (?)323030312929312929283027263030313232302826
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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 12 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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