Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 933 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with SSE swell.
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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
210 | 629 | 910 | 891 | 844 | 549 | 354 | 246 | 139 | 123 | 239 | 160 | 109 | 158 | 251 | 304 | 218 | 317 | 249 | 217 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:27PM1.44m | 8:59AM1.08m | 10:14PM1.44m | 9:49AM1.05m | 11:01PM1.40m | 10:41AM1.02m | 11:47PM1.35m | 11:37AM0.97m | 00:32AM1.28m | 12:41PM0.94m | 1:17AM1.20m | 1:54PM0.92m | 2:04AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42AM0.42m | 3:21PM-0.04m | 4:32AM0.42m | 4:09PM0.02m | 5:22AM0.42m | 4:57PM0.10m | 6:14AM0.42m | 5:46PM0.22m | 7:06AM0.40m | 6:38PM0.34m | 7:59AM0.38m | 7:36PM0.47m | 8:52AM0.36m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | |
5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | 5:22 | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSW 15 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
210 | 325 | 309 | 297 | 290 | 321 | 258 | 246 | 139 | 82 | 239 | 160 | 16 | 54 | 71 | 304 | 150 | 317 | 249 | 150 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SE 14 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
6 | 6 | — | 7 | — | 321 | 85 | 43 | 123 | 123 | 25 | 13 | 23 | 158 | 251 | 101 | 218 | 186 | 147 | 217 | 121 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 |
8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 28 | — | 15 | 35 | 84 | 106 | 74 | 176 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | — | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
197 | 629 | 910 | 891 | 844 | 549 | 354 | 230 | 77 | 68 | 51 | — | 109 | 73 | 109 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1297 | 1336 | 1375 | 1258 | 1258 | 1258 | 1258 | 6 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 819 | 0 | 0 | 819 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
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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.
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