Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,934 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty again. We're looking at a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. Don't get excited about the first few days; it's going to be pretty flat and messy. But if you're patient, there's a couple of moments where the ocean will wake up.
The spot we're watching is Shipwrecks—a reef and point that's fairly consistent and likes a south swell. The water is plenty warm, running about 88°, which is quite a bit toastier than usual for this time of year.
For the next few days, honestly, don't bother. Monday the 31st starts with a weak 4ft south groundswell (13-second period) and a lousy cross-onshore breeze messing it up. The wave energy is moderate at 505, but it's not worth paddling out for. Tuesday and Wednesday are no better. Wednesday the 2nd of September, the swell jumps up to a powerful 8ft from the south, with a very strong 1674 in the energy department. The morning has a moderate cross-onshore making it lumpy, and while the afternoon wind eases to a light breeze, those are big, powerful waves—definitely not for beginners. Thursday the 3rd stays big, with 8ft south swell and energy hits a massive 1778. Same story: too much wind, making it choppy and dangerous.
Friday the 4th is the first real chance. A light breeze from the east-southeast in the morning cleans up a solid 4ft south groundswell, with that nice, long 15-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1532. The afternoon is just as good, with a light south wind and the swell holding at a clean 6ft. Good for the experienced guys. The weekend gets blown out again with strong cross-shore winds and dropping swell. The one clear standout is Sunday, the 13th of September. After a morning with just a tiny breeze, the afternoon goes dead calm—glassy conditions with zero wind. The south swell will be a clean, powerful 6ft, with a strong combined energy of 1130. The forecast says "very good surf conditions." That's the day to wait for. Expect a crowd at the point though, as it's often busy. Just remember, the long gap between now and then means the forecast could wobble, but that window is where the magic might happen.
After that, the 14th sees the swell drop into tiny, long-period leftovers that won't offer much. We're looking at a flat end to the run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 434 | 156 | 151 | 145 | 149 | 759 | 1438 | 1934 | 1445 | 1096 | 1513 | 1530 | 854 | 777 | 789 | 604 | 527 | 405 | 334 | 334 | 233 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:56AM1.63m | 10:18PM1.34m | 10:20AM1.63m | 10:59PM1.15m | 10:49AM1.60m | 11:58PM0.95m | 11:25AM1.53m | 12:29PM1.43m | 3:09PM1.38m | 7:35AM1.20m | 5:00PM1.48m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:20PM0.39m | 3:59AM0.54m | 5:04PM0.43m | 4:14AM0.67m | 6:03PM0.50m | 4:13AM0.79m | 7:52PM0.57m | 10:46PM0.47m | 11:54PM0.31m | 11:27AM1.07m | 00:35AM0.19m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 434 | 105 | 73 | 59 | 75 | 759 | 1438 | 1934 | 1445 | 1096 | 1513 | 1530 | 854 | 777 | 789 | 416 | 527 | 324 | 272 | 334 | 233 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 35 | 156 | 151 | 145 | 149 | 133 | 175 | 179 | 109 | 289 | 625 | 767 | 539 | 666 | 612 | 604 | 474 | 405 | 334 | 104 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 21 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 36 | 23 | 24 | 34 | 121 | 82 | 23 | 11 | 142 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | — | S 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | 38 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 8 | 0 | 40 | 456 | 0 | 52 | 456 | 52 | 325 | 456 | 302 | 418 | 67 | 0 | 418 | 499 | 0 | 57 | 59 | 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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