Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Aug 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it’s been pretty flat and quiet around here for a stretch, but finally there’s something starting to move. The long wait looks like it’ll pay off, but only for a brief window.
The one spot that’s worth talking about is Shipwrecks, a reef and point set-up that handles a south swell direction well. The next couple of weeks are mostly a write-off, but around the tail end of the month things start to look a little more interesting.
We’re looking at a big gap of almost no decent surf from now through to about the 25th. There are small pulses, but the wind is on it or cross, the swell is weak and messy, and the scores are flat. You’d be wasting your time.
Then, on Wednesday 26th August in the morning – that’s the standout. You’ve got a clean 3 ft SSW swell, period around 12 seconds, which is a nice groundswell vibe. The combined swell energy is moderate (484). Best of all, the wind goes glassy – dead calm, slight air. That’ll have Shipwrecks looking as smooth as a mirror. It’s a reef and point, so that long period won’t be an issue; it’ll wrap in nicely. The only catch – this spot can get crowded, and it’s described as a place that’s fairly consistent, so expect a few people who’ve also been waiting for this window. If you can get out there, this is your best chance.
The rest of that week stays small. After the 27th, winds start to get messy again, and by the 29th a near gale blows it all out. So really, Wednesday morning is the one moment to aim for, but being more than a week out, treat it as promising rather than locked in.
Water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Stay keen, but patient. This one’s a short window.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 29°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 525 | 519 | 382 | 272 | 268 | 264 | 268 | 322 | 120 | 268 | 279 | 387 | 239 | 236 | 180 | 161 | 118 | 114 | 72 | 98 | 118 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:16AM1.53m | 10:09PM1.46m | 10:38AM1.53m | 10:43PM1.28m | 11:00AM1.50m | 11:16PM1.09m | 11:21AM1.45m | 11:56PM0.92m | 11:43AM1.39m | 12:15PM1.32m | 2:40PM1.26m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.53m | 4:16AM0.44m | 4:51PM0.56m | 4:28AM0.58m | 5:33PM0.61m | 4:32AM0.70m | 6:26PM0.68m | 4:15AM0.78m | 8:34PM0.73m | 11:53PM0.61m | 00:27AM0.49m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 525 | 519 | 382 | 272 | 268 | 264 | 268 | 322 | 120 | 268 | 279 | 387 | 239 | 236 | 180 | 161 | 68 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 18 | 17 | 19 | 28 | 40 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 111 | 27 | 31 | 40 | 40 | 56 | 66 | 68 | 118 | 114 | 65 | 98 | 118 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | WNW 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 38 | 31 | 15 | 32 | 50 | 12 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | — | W 6 | W 4 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | W 6 | S 8 | — | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 2 | — | W 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | 11 | 7 | — | 15 | — | — | 13 | 31 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 418 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 456 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
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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).
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