Newport - The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag for Newport – The Peak. We've got a solid pulse of swell coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character, changing the vibe from session to session. The combined energy readings are all over the shop, from a tiny 28 all the way up to a massive 1320, so we'll be on our toes.

Let's start with the water. When we do get a wave, the water temp is sitting at 65°F with a tiny anomaly of 0.4°F, so it's pretty much bang on average for this time of year. Nothing to write home about there.

The first real chance to get wet looks like Friday morning, the 24th. The swell is building to 7ft from the south with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1320 – that's a lot of power in the water. The wind is a cross-off from the southwest at 9 mph, keeping things reasonably clean. But, the call is for marginal surf due to questionable tide conditions. It's a big, powerful swell, but it might not be lining up perfectly. This is one for the experts, as 7ft is pushing it for most.

Saturday morning, the 25th, is looking like the standout. We've got a 6ft south swell, period stretching out to 11 seconds, a proper groundswell. The energy is 697, which is a solid, muscular push. The wind is a clean offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, and the word is "expect very good surf conditions." This is the one to circle. The 11-second period means the sets will be well-spaced, making the paddle out a bit easier, and with that offshore wind, the face will be smooth as glass. It's a reef break that's exposed to the south swell, so this is what it's built for. Keep in mind that for a spot that's "fairly consistent" and "often" crowded, a morning like this will have plenty of locals out. Expect some company.

Sunday morning, the 26th, offers another decent option. We're looking at a 6ft south swell, 11-second period, with 777 of combined energy. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph, which should keep it clean. It's not quite as good as Saturday, but it's still a very good session.

After that, things get a bit messy. Monday the 27th has a smaller 4ft south swell with clean offshore wind in the morning, but it's a drop in size. The energy is down to 215. Tuesday the 28th is even smaller, down to 2ft, but the afternoon goes glassy with zero wind. It's surfable, but very ordinary.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the first week of August, the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, and the quality drops right off. There's one curious blip on August 3rd, a Monday morning. A 6ft south-southeast swell with a short 7-second period, but the wind is glassy, absolutely zero. The energy is only 328, so it's a weak, short-period swell, but it might be the only clean option in that stretch. It's a beach-break style setup with that short period, so it might be a bit fat and closey.

All in all, if you're looking for the best windows, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are your best bets. Saturday morning, in particular, with that offshore wind and solid south groundswell, is the peak of the whole period. The rest of the fortnight is a waiting game, with a lot of blown-out or small days.

Rusty.

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