Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 19 Mar 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
27.4° 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 Friday (Mar 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 20th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 26th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 26th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)12131312131291114141313991081011101211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)283242189169168131173298233265142154255206374207170191144808650
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
15
E
10
SE
20
SE
10
ENE
10
S
15
SE
15
N
0
E
5
W
10
ENE
15
E
25
NE
50
NNE
30
NNE
15
NNE
10
W
15
SE
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
1.25
8:47AM
1.38
9:13PM
1.30
9:18AM
1.34
9:54PM
1.31
9:51AM
1.28
10:38PM
1.29
10:25AM
1.19
11:26PM
1.24
11:03AM
1.09
12:24AM
1.17
11:47AM
0.98
1:40AM
1.10
12:49PM
0.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:34PM
0.16
2:35AM
0.16
3:05PM
0.10
3:14AM
0.20
3:38PM
0.06
3:55AM
0.27
4:13PM
0.06
4:38AM
0.36
4:51PM
0.09
5:26AM
0.46
5:35PM
0.15
6:26AM
0.57
6:30PM
0.22
7:52AM
0.64
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01
Sunset6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:05--6:04--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252526262727272727272626282827272627282727
Feels °C (?)232328262830282930302928272427282930313030
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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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