Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Northland, New Zealand)
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Photo by: Christian TheodosiouShipwreck Bay-Supertubes Surf Guide
Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes in Northland is a sheltered reef break that has fairly consistent surf Offshore winds blow from the south. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer left-handers. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.
Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Reef |  4 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| fairly consistent | 65°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes:
The best conditions reported for surf at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.
What's the best time of year to surf Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes Location Map
Interactive Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes is Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in New Zealand, which is 20 km (12 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes is Kerikeri Airport (KKE), also in New Zealand, 74 km (46 miles) away.
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Live Wave Height (ft)
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Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (ft)- Wind Speed (mph)
Friday, 16 May 2025, 12:02 Local Time
| Friday 16 | ||||
| 9AM | 12PM | 3PM | 6PM | |
| Wave (ft) | ||||
| Period (s) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Wind (mph) | ||||
| Wind State | glass | glass | glass | cross- off |
Tides at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
|---|---|---|
| high tide | ||
| low tide |
Swell History at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes
Surf stats for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes
Wind stats for Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
- Overall:4.0
- Quality on a good day:
3.4 - Consistency of Surf:2.6
- Difficulty Level:2.5
- Wind and Kite Surfing:
1.8 - Crowds:2.5
I wouldn't suggest going.”
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes. Click below to view there surf guides.
Beach and reef
Reef
BeachWave Buoys Nearest To Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes:
- Closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy94 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy262 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy381 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon420 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy423 mi
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