Shipwrecks Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.91° S 165.75° E

Issued: 4 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Shipwrecks sea temperature is
23.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Shipwrecks surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 7,767 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.8
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.8
SE
13
0.8
SE
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
3
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
768
208
254
286
162
108
196
193
193
400
2803
7489
7220
6395
4126
3139
2760
1993
1518
1366
1023
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
10
E
10
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
30
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
10:39PM1.30m
10:18AM1.00m
11:12PM1.29m
11:02AM0.98m
11:46PM1.27m
11:52AM0.96m
00:22AM1.23m
12:52PM0.95m
1:04AM1.18m
2:03PM0.95m
1:53AM1.12m
3:23PM0.99m
2:53AM1.06m
Low Tide
4:56AM0.43m
4:29PM0.18m
5:35AM0.41m
5:07PM0.24m
6:16AM0.38m
5:48PM0.33m
7:01AM0.35m
6:38PM0.42m
7:51AM0.32m
7:41PM0.51m
8:46AM0.28m
9:00PM0.58m
9:47AM0.23m
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:24
5:25
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:28
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
23
22
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
21
20
20
20
Feels °C
20
19
19
18
17
20
17
18
17
16
15
14
15
15
16
15
16
18
16
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.8
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.8
SE
13
0.8
SE
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
3
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2
S
11
Energy kJ
399
208
254
21
162
108
196
193
193
400
2803
7489
7220
6395
4126
3139
2760
1993
1518
1366
1023
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SE
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SE
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
10
0.6
SE
12
1.1
SSW
19
0.5
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.8
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.1
SE
10
0.7
SSW
19
Energy kJ
83
67
50
8
40
63
17
121
122
108
913
57
29
18
11
11
4
189
224
4
329
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.8
SE
12
0.2
SSW
23
0.5
SE
11
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
22
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
26
31
9
8
2
17
13
13
169
52
58
40
91
119
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
11
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
4
1.3
S
6
0.9
S
6
Energy kJ
768
286
14
9
19
10
108
52
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
4
2
4
4
Distance (km)
42
0
0
1353
6
6
1278
6
1278
1278
1273
1273
1273
1276
1284
1375
1353
1375
1412
6
1276
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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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