Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 08 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
27.2° 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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 9th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SE
1.7
SSE
2.1
SE
2.5
SE
1.8
SE
2.1
SE
2.1
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
1
SE
0.5
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)7778898888815131212121111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5782444158163986166021769371113125303250328317214561467143109
Wind
(km/h)
40
SE
25
ESE
40
SE
45
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
NE
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:33PM
1.00
12:07PM
1.24
12:28AM
0.95
12:42PM
1.16
1:32AM
0.92
1:21PM
1.07
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:57PM
0.37
5:32AM
0.28
6:39PM
0.37
6:15AM
0.41
7:24PM
0.37
7:05AM
0.53
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
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262627272728302727282727272628292828292828
Feels °C (?)232324232429302729302929302831313031313031
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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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