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Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.7° 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 Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 24th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | SW 5 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | |
1059 | 1122 | 1007 | 673 | 470 | 200 | 171 | 132 | 91 | 59 | 46 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 82 | 638 | 907 | 821 | 793 | 891 | 1338 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 8:47PM1.41m | 8:23AM1.15m | 9:34PM1.43m | 9:07AM1.10m | 10:24PM1.40m | 9:54AM1.05m | 11:16PM1.35m | 10:45AM0.98m | 00:11AM1.29m | 11:44AM0.92m | 1:09AM1.24m | 12:58PM0.87m | 2:09AM1.19m | 2:26PM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:54AM0.38m | 2:46PM-0.05m | 3:44AM0.41m | 3:31PM-0.03m | 4:37AM0.45m | 4:19PM0.02m | 5:34AM0.49m | 5:09PM0.11m | 6:37AM0.51m | 6:05PM0.21m | 7:45AM0.51m | 7:08PM0.32m | 8:53AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 502 | 535 | 524 | 300 | 196 | 5 | 171 | 132 | 91 | 59 | 46 | 34 | 20 | 23 | 82 | 638 | 907 | 821 | 793 | 891 | 1338 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 23 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 37 | 16 | 32 | 20 | 22 | 74 | 82 | 84 | 46 | 96 | 94 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 18 | S 21 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 12 | S 11 | S 22 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 77 | 93 | 66 | 66 | 39 | 2 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | WNW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1059 | 1122 | 1007 | 673 | 470 | 200 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 31 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 45 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 530 | 528 | 552 | 7 | 552 | 552 |
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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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