Surf Forecasts:
Shipwrecks surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (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★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 16th 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 mates, Rusty here. The outlook for Shipwrecks through the next two weeks is pretty bleak. From Sunday, August 16th, right through the end of the month, the swell is tiny and unappealing.
The wave height barely moves. You’re looking at 2 to 3 feet, sometimes dropping to 2 to 2 feet, coming from the south-southwest almost constantly. Periods are short to mid-range—14 to 16 seconds—so you get long waits, not much push. The combined energy readings are mostly in the 200s to 400s, which is only moderate. The wind is near-constant garbage: onshore from the SSE or SE, or cross/cross-on from the south and southwest, blowing 6 to 12 mph. Light some days, but still on it. The water’s a warm 89°F, which is 7°F above normal—bizarrely warm.
The only faint glimmer is Saturday, August 29th, with the swell nudging up to 3 feet from the SSW and a 16-second period. Combined energy hits 551. Winds are light from the SSE at 6 mph—still cross-on, so not clean. It’s a 1 out of 10. A marginal, not-worth-it kind of day.
The break is fairly consistent, sure, but there’s no substance to the swell. This is a flat patch. You won’t see a proper ride for the next 16 days. Put the board away.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 29°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 272 | 268 | 264 | 268 | 322 | 120 | 268 | 279 | 387 | 239 | 236 | 180 | 161 | 118 | 98 | 66 | 98 | 118 | 198 | 196 | 242 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.53m | 10:43PM1.28m | 11:00AM1.50m | 11:16PM1.09m | 11:21AM1.45m | 11:56PM0.92m | 11:43AM1.39m | 12:15PM1.32m | 2:40PM1.26m | 9:05AM1.15m | 4:49PM1.31m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:51PM0.56m | 4:28AM0.58m | 5:33PM0.61m | 4:32AM0.70m | 6:26PM0.68m | 4:15AM0.78m | 8:34PM0.73m | 11:53PM0.61m | 00:27AM0.49m | 11:42AM1.13m | 00:53AM0.37m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 272 | 268 | 264 | 268 | 322 | 120 | 268 | 279 | 387 | 239 | 236 | 180 | 161 | 74 | 67 | 66 | 70 | 96 | 132 | 124 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 28 | 40 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 111 | 27 | 24 | 40 | 40 | 43 | 67 | 74 | 118 | 98 | 65 | 98 | 118 | 198 | 196 | 242 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NW 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 38 | 31 | 15 | 32 | 51 | 13 | 50 | 38 | 37 | 96 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | — | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 3 | WNW 7 | — | SSW 3 | W 3 | — | W 9 | WSW 3 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | 11 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 15 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 326 | 0 | 418 | 57 | 0 | 24 | 456 | 0 | 18 | 456 | 0 | 21 | 1118 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 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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