Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 12 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)121111101211111010101016151414131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)258143918011517317011810277100217249325367282192117825545
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
NE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
NE
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
NE
15
S
25
SE
10
E
15
S
20
SSE
10
NE
15
SSE
5
SE
15
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
45
NE
90
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscrossoffcrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
7:45PM
1.01
8:54AM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:28PM
0.48
2:05AM
0.08
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
1-----------------12021
Temp. °C302928282829282828272728282929302829302827
Feels °C (?)332930293031283029263029293231342931322921
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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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