Shipwrecks Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.01° N 109.72° W

Shipwrecks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks sea temperature is
30.7° C
2.9° 

Shipwrecks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shipwrecks surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up. It’s Rusty. The next couple weeks at Shipwrecks are looking pretty flat and messy, to be honest. This reef and point needs some proper swell, and we're just not getting it for a while.

The water’s a warm 87°, which is a few degrees warmer than it should be—feels like a warm bath out there.

For the next week, from the 12th to the 18th, it’s mostly onshore winds and tiny waves. Swell heights are around 2ft to 3ft, with weak to moderate energy in the 246 to 740 range. The winds are mostly onshore, chopping up what little there is. Thursday the 14th has a slightly better pulse with 3ft SSW swell at 18 seconds, but the wind is still on it. Friday the 15th sees a bump to 4ft, but the wind is messy. It’s a frustrating stretch.

We’ve got a big dead patch from the 16th through the 21st. From the 16th to the 20th, most of it is just poor conditions with nothing rideable. There’s a glimmer on the 22nd—Saturday morning—when we finally see a light offshore breeze (WNW at 9 mph) and a hopeful 3ft SE swell, but the period is weak at 10 seconds. It says “expect good surf conditions,” but it’s a bit of a tease.

Now, here’s the one to keep an eye on. It’s a long way out, so don’t get too locked in yet, but Thursday the 27th morning is looking like the standout. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, with good energy. And the wind? Flat out glassy—0 mph. That’s a big deal. That’s the kind of morning where Shipwrecks can really turn it on with clean walls off the point. It’s the best on offer in this entire 16-day run, and it’s the one you want to be there for if the forecast holds. The afternoon looks like it will drop a bit to 3ft, but it’s still worth a paddle.

Don’t get too excited about the periods over 15 seconds, though—this spot can get a bit straight when the swell is that long. It’s better when it’s got a bit more push to wrap around the reef. But you take the glassy conditions with a long groundswell any day.

So, keep your expectations low for the next ten days, but keep that Thursday the 27th morning clear. It’s a promise of something good after a lot of flat water.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 29°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
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SW
17
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SSW
16
1
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16
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0.8
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0.8
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14
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0.6
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13
0.8
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14
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SSW
15
0.8
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
236
198
196
216
644
679
532
525
519
382
272
268
264
268
322
120
268
279
318
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
WNW
15
ESE
15
WSW
10
NW
10
SE
15
SW
10
WNW
15
ESE
15
SSW
5
NW
15
ESE
15
SSE
5
W
15
SE
15
SSW
5
W
15
SE
20
SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:17PM1.82m
9:28AM1.47m
8:57PM1.75m
9:52AM1.51m
9:34PM1.62m
10:16AM1.53m
10:09PM1.46m
10:38AM1.53m
10:43PM1.28m
11:00AM1.50m
11:16PM1.09m
11:21AM1.45m
11:56PM0.92m
Low Tide
2:17PM0.64m
3:06AM0.03m
2:56PM0.57m
3:34AM0.14m
3:34PM0.53m
3:57AM0.28m
4:12PM0.53m
4:16AM0.44m
4:51PM0.56m
4:28AM0.58m
5:33PM0.61m
4:32AM0.70m
6:26PM0.68m
4:15AM0.78m
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6:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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