Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 30 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
27.8° 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 Friday (Jan 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 30th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 4th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 4th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
!
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.3
SE
1.4
SE
1.5
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
2.1
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
2.5
SE
2
S
1.1
SSW
2.3
SSE
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)10101010998871110101266771011712
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2172503353564022031161318370433830345153189578857275479313
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SSE
20
SSE
5
SE
10
S
25
SE
5
NNE
15
SSE
30
SSE
20
ESE
35
SE
45
SE
25
ESE
35
SE
40
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
0.96
7:14AM
1.29
6:41PM
1.01
7:59AM
1.37
7:33PM
1.06
8:39AM
1.42
8:19PM
1.11
9:15AM
1.44
9:03PM
1.14
9:48AM
1.42
9:44PM
1.15
10:20AM
1.38
10:26PM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:32PM
0.58
12:12AM
0.11
1:29PM
0.50
1:06AM
0.05
2:14PM
0.43
1:53AM
0.01
2:53PM
0.37
2:35AM
0.00
3:30PM
0.32
3:14AM
0.03
4:04PM
0.28
3:51AM
0.11
4:37PM
0.26
4:27AM
0.20
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-6:43--6:43--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:40--6:40-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------1---------
Temp. °C272727272727282727272727272727272726272728
Feels °C (?)292830292728292728312627282424262322262429
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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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