Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what we’ve got coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty grim for a long stretch. The first real chance to get a wave in is on Saturday, the 22nd of August, but even then it’s a marginal call. We’ve got a long run of poor surf conditions from now through to the 21st, so save your energy for later.
The first spot that catches my eye is Shipwrecks. It’s a reef and point break that’s fairly consistent and handles a south swell well. The standout here is really the tail end of the forecast. On Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, we’ve got a glassy dawn with the wind barely a whisper from the southeast. The swell is small at 2ft from the SSW, but the period is a generous 16 seconds, giving it some real groundswell punch. The combined energy is moderate (398). The water temp is about average for this time of year. For a late-winter session, that glassy window with a long-period swell is a rare treat.
Before that, there’s a slow build. The afternoon of Saturday, the 29th of August shows potential with a 4ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and light cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is strong (799). It’s still a bit of a gamble, but the longer period suggests better shape. The crowds are listed as "often" here, so expect company if it’s looking good.
The main takeaway? Don’t rush out. The first week is a write-off. The best bet is that glassy morning on the 2nd of September, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.
Stay frothy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 120 | 268 | 279 | 387 | 239 | 236 | 180 | 163 | 156 | 114 | 71 | 98 | 118 | 198 | 132 | 242 | 215 | 140 | 201 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:16PM1.09m | 11:21AM1.45m | 11:56PM0.92m | 11:43AM1.39m | 12:15PM1.32m | 2:40PM1.26m | 9:05AM1.15m | 4:49PM1.31m | 8:12AM1.17m | 5:47PM1.42m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32AM0.70m | 6:26PM0.68m | 4:15AM0.78m | 8:34PM0.73m | 11:53PM0.61m | 00:27AM0.49m | 11:42AM1.13m | 00:53AM0.37m | 12:17PM1.02m | 1:15AM0.28m | |||||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 120 | 268 | 279 | 387 | 239 | 236 | 180 | 163 | 156 | 67 | 71 | 96 | 92 | 135 | 132 | 126 | 143 | 140 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 111 | 27 | 24 | 33 | 39 | 55 | 67 | 74 | 74 | 114 | 65 | 98 | 118 | 198 | 102 | 242 | 215 | 139 | 201 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 9 | SSE 11 | NW 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 26 | 14 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 38 | 31 | 15 | 32 | 50 | 12 | 50 | 38 | 51 | 96 | 81 | 126 | 126 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — | W 3 | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | SW 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 24 | 50 | 0 | 21 | 456 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 40 | 21 | 0 |
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