Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 817 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shipwrecks in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shipwrecks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Shipwrecks over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a solid run of days with little to no surf on offer. From the start of the outlook right through to the end of August, the conditions are mostly poor. The wind is a real problem, blowing onshore or cross-onshore for most of that time, which is making a mess of things. You’re looking at a lot of small, choppy surf with combined energy levels that are mostly weak to moderate, often in the 200-600 range.
Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, the 3rd of September. The afternoon session at Shipwrecks (reef and point) is looking like the standout for the whole forecast period. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a light, gentle cross-offshore breeze from the WSW, it should be clean. The combined energy is a strong 1037, which backs up the quality. This is a reef and point setup, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely. It’s small enough for intermediates but has enough grunt. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Then things get a bit wild. The following day, Friday the 4th of September, we see a big jump in size. The morning brings a 6 ft swell from the S, but the wind is onshore from the SE, making it a messy prospect. The afternoon gets even bigger, with a 10 ft swell from the SSW but with a cross-onshore wind. That’s expert-only territory, and with the wind all over it, it’s going to be a battle and likely more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers. The combined energy is very strong, hitting 2182.
After that, it settles back down. The morning of Monday the 7th of September has a decent 6 ft swell from the S with a light cross-onshore breeze, giving a moderate energy reading of 1371. It’s not the cleanest, but it’s rideable. The rest of the second week sees a return to smaller, wind-affected waves, with nothing really grabbing your attention.
So, to sum it up: the best bet by a long shot is the afternoon of Thursday the 3rd of September. Mark it in your calendar. The big swell on the 4th is for experienced chargers only, and even then, the wind is a factor. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 243 | 265 | 181 | 229 | 107 | 124 | 169 | 112 | 106 | 103 | 142 | 204 | 173 | 469 | 817 | 635 | 604 | 487 | 325 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:04AM1.22m | 6:28PM1.53m | 8:11AM1.28m | 7:02PM1.62m | 8:23AM1.35m | 7:34PM1.68m | 8:39AM1.42m | 8:05PM1.70m | 8:56AM1.49m | 8:37PM1.68m | 9:14AM1.55m | 9:09PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:15AM0.28m | 12:43PM0.92m | 1:37AM0.20m | 1:09PM0.81m | 1:58AM0.16m | 1:36PM0.70m | 2:19AM0.15m | 2:05PM0.59m | 2:39AM0.17m | 2:35PM0.50m | 3:00AM0.23m | 3:07PM0.43m | 3:21AM0.31m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 243 | 265 | 181 | 229 | 99 | 77 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 62 | 65 | 204 | 173 | 469 | 817 | 635 | 396 | 326 | 249 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 232 | 188 | 96 | 137 | 107 | 85 | 63 | 31 | 29 | 103 | 142 | 52 | 49 | 89 | 45 | 62 | 604 | 487 | 325 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 9 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 20 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 13 | SW 8 | W 11 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 126 | 140 | 115 | 188 | 78 | 124 | 169 | 112 | 106 | 37 | 123 | 100 | 149 | 31 | 8 | 88 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | SW 9 | WSW 8 | — | SW 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 42 | — | 28 | 80 | — | 10 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 418 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 57 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 66 | 67 | 0 |
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