Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 26 Mar 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
26.9° 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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 26th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 29th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 30th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
!
!
2
4
3
2
4
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)1191113121211101091614141312181816151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)166207373816692550297231131668442144157011806471134139313101560697704
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
ESE
5
E
5
SE
5
ESE
5
ENE
0
E
5
SSE
5
NE
5
ENE
10
SSE
10
NNE
5
SE
15
SSE
10
E
10
SSE
30
SE
15
E
10
SSE
25
SE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:49PM
0.88
3:17AM
1.08
2:35PM
0.82
4:44AM
1.12
4:27PM
0.85
5:44AM
1.19
5:41PM
0.94
6:28AM
1.24
6:35PM
1.04
7:04AM
1.28
7:18PM
1.13
7:35AM
1.30
7:57PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:44PM
0.30
9:50AM
0.65
9:17PM
0.33
11:20AM
0.57
10:43PM
0.31
12:13PM
0.47
11:47PM
0.28
12:52PM
0.37
12:37AM
0.25
1:25PM
0.28
1:20AM
0.24
1:54PM
0.21
1:58AM
0.25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
583-31---------------
Temp. °C252626272727282928282828282827272726262626
Feels °C (?)272829313031323231313032322930292727282627
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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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