Shipwrecks Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.91° S 165.75° E

Shipwrecks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks sea temperature is
22.6°C
0.1° 

Shipwrecks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shipwrecks surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,834 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, near gales from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
18
2.1
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17
2.1
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
3
SE
8
2
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1074
1592
2757
2258
2048
1750
5813
3808
2479
1285
724
507
590
1895
2296
2028
970
1124
608
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
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20
SE
15
SSE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
00:41AM0.82m
3:47PM0.96m
2:38AM0.78m
5:02PM1.02m
4:27AM0.82m
5:49PM1.10m
5:31AM0.89m
6:24PM1.18m
6:18AM0.98m
6:54PM1.25m
6:58AM1.08m
7:23PM1.30m
Low Tide
7:57AM0.41m
10:04PM0.69m
9:28AM0.41m
11:25PM0.62m
10:43AM0.36m
00:08AM0.53m
11:37AM0.31m
00:41AM0.44m
12:20PM0.25m
1:11AM0.34m
12:59PM0.22m
1:40AM0.25m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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