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Shipwrecks surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 20 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
25.5° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 22nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | |
95 | 36 | 37 | 28 | 87 | 314 | 1376 | 1756 | 2454 | 3610 | 983 | 473 | 1064 | 531 | 360 | 371 | 242 | 236 | 263 | 202 | 247 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:16PM1.35m | 10:45AM0.98m | 00:11AM1.29m | 11:44AM0.92m | 1:09AM1.24m | 12:58PM0.87m | 2:09AM1.19m | 2:26PM0.86m | 3:07AM1.15m | 3:53PM0.90m | 4:00AM1.12m | 5:02PM0.98m | 4:47AM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34AM0.49m | 5:09PM0.11m | 6:37AM0.51m | 6:05PM0.21m | 7:45AM0.51m | 7:08PM0.32m | 8:53AM0.47m | 8:18PM0.41m | 9:53AM0.41m | 9:32PM0.48m | 10:43AM0.34m | 10:42PM0.52m | 11:25AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | 5:22 |
— | — | — | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
27 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SE 12 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 95 | 36 | 36 | 28 | 11 | 314 | 1376 | 1756 | 2454 | 108 | 983 | 473 | 1064 | 531 | 360 | 249 | 205 | 144 | 263 | 202 | 247 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SE 8 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SSE 7 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 12 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 15 |
| kJ | 10 | 18 | 37 | 16 | 5 | 169 | 204 | 43 | 89 | 35 | 494 | 253 | 63 | 84 | 352 | 371 | 242 | 236 | 115 | 63 | 159 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 17 | — | — | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 16 | 29 | 59 | — | — | 114 | 186 | 50 | 218 | 108 | 79 | 169 | 102 | 65 | 134 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | NW 5 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 28 | 87 | — | — | — | 100 | 3610 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 71 | 44 | 530 | 1273 | 1273 | 552 | 44 | 540 | 540 | 1276 | 1273 | 1278 | 529 | 552 | 552 | 42 | 552 | 552 | 6 | 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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