Shipwrecks Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.01° N 109.72° W

Shipwrecks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shipwrecks sea temperature is
29.7° C
2.2° 

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


Shipwrecks surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m taking a look at what’s on the table for the next 16 days. Honestly, it’s going to be a quiet stretch out at Shipwrecks. We’ve got a reef and point setup here, and it’s fairly consistent, but the surf is just not cooperating for the most part. Let’s break it down.

The water is running about 86° – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus if you’re in the water.

We start off on Thursday the 30th of July. Afternoon has some clouds, a light 6 mph cross wind from the SSW. Swell is a modest 3 ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate at 442. It’s a long period, which means it’ll be a bit more powerful and better shaped, but at a point/reef like Shipwrecks, it can work. Conditions are only marginal, though, with that light cross-shore wind.

Friday the 31st is a write-off. Clean in the morning but the wind is onshore, then afternoon gets a stronger 16 mph cross wind. Swell drops to 3 ft. Poor surf both sessions.

Saturday the 1st of August? Don’t bother. Morning cross-onshore, afternoon is cleaner but the swell is down to 2 ft. Just not enough.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are very small. Monday afternoon on the 3rd is the only bright spot in the first week – glassy conditions, light wind, 1 ft of swell from the SW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is weak at 105. It’s surfable, but you’ll be hunting for tiny waves.

From Tuesday the 4th all the way through to the end of the first week and into the second, we’re looking at swell heights hovering between 1.0 ft and 3 ft. The wind is often cross or cross-onshore, and the conditions are mostly rated as poor. The combined energy mostly stays in the low to moderate range (80 to 430).

Now, there is a bit of a pulse from the 11th of August onward. Swell picks up to 2 ft from the SW with periods of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (538). Tuesday the 11th afternoon has a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is cross-offshore and clean. That’s the best-looking window in the whole forecast. The long period (18 seconds) means it’s a proper groundswell, but it’s still only 2 ft, so it’s not going to be a big day. Still, with clean conditions, it’s your best bet.

The 12th and 13th of August have similar 2 ft swell, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore, making it choppy. The 14th of August has a 2 ft swell with a 19-second period and a light cross-onshore wind – the combined energy is strong at 581, but the size just isn’t there.

The standout: Tuesday the 11th of August afternoon at Shipwrecks. That’s your best chance. Clean cross-offshore wind, 2 ft of long-period SW groundswell, and strong energy. It’s not a big day, but it’s the cleanest and most promising window in a very quiet outlook.

Crowds are possible here, as they are often around. If you’re a beginner, 2 ft is fine, but keep in mind the long period can make the sets a bit more powerful and the gaps between them longer.

Honestly, for most of this 16-day stretch, you’re better off checking the forecast again later. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on many of these days with that cross wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
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SSW
13
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SSW
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0.8
SSW
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0.7
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SSE
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SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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290
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189
168
123
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64
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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S
20
WSW
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High Tide
8:47PM1.69m
10:01AM1.37m
9:18PM1.63m
10:22AM1.41m
9:50PM1.53m
10:45AM1.45m
10:26PM1.40m
11:11AM1.48m
11:08PM1.23m
11:43AM1.49m
00:07AM1.04m
12:26PM1.48m
2:23AM0.88m
Low Tide
2:45PM0.71m
3:36AM0.17m
3:19PM0.67m
3:58AM0.24m
3:55PM0.64m
4:20AM0.33m
4:36PM0.63m
4:42AM0.45m
5:25PM0.63m
5:03AM0.58m
6:29PM0.64m
5:21AM0.72m
8:12PM0.62m
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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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