Newport - The Peak Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.65° S 151.33° E

Newport - The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Newport - The Peak sea temperature is
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Newport - The Peak surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Newport - The Peak surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newport - The Peak this week:

The surf forecast for Newport - The Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Newport - The Peak in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport - The Peak over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Newport - The Peak over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the good news is there’s a proper run of surf coming through. The first few days are a mixed bag, but patience pays off—there are a couple of standout sessions that’ll have you grinning.

The first real action kicks off on Saturday morning, 1 August. It’s not the biggest, but the water’s a touch warm at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetty drama. Swell is coming in from the SSE at 5ft, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (450). The wind is light from the west, giving you clean conditions. It’s a reef break, so it’ll have some shape, but it’s only for the advanced crew—5ft isn’t huge, but it’s got enough punch. Crowds are often here, so expect a few in the water.

Now, if you’re looking for the real highlight, you’ve got to be on it Sunday morning, 2 August. This is the pick of the early run. The swell drops a touch to 5ft, but the period stretches right out to a very long 13 seconds—pure groundswell energy. The combined energy is massive (1012), and the wind is a light northerly at 10 km/h (6 mph), blowing cross-offshore, which will keep the face clean. The direction is from the SSE, which is dead on the optimum swell direction for this spot. This is a classic reef setup, and that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully. It’s going to be a great session, but it’s advanced-level only.

The following Monday morning, 3 August, is worth a mention too. The swell is smaller at 3ft, but the period is a solid 11 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the northwest. It’s clean and organised, with moderate energy (274). Not a stand-out, but a solid, fun option.

The mid-week gets a bit patchy. Tuesday and Wednesday are mostly flat or weak, with tiny swell and poor conditions. But then Thursday morning, 6 August, the swell picks up to 4ft from the south, period 8 seconds, with a light offshore wind—clean and surfable, with moderate energy (221).

Friday morning, 7 August, is another strong contender. Swell hits 6ft from the south, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (598). The wind is light from the southwest, cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. Good size, good shape, good conditions—this is a top session for the advanced surfer.

Into the second week, it’s a bit more unpredictable. The standout in the long-range window is Monday morning, 10 August. Swell is 6ft from the northeast, short period at 6 seconds, but the wind is a moderate offshore from the northwest at 25 km/h (16 mph), and the energy is strong (580). It’s clean, but that short period means it’ll be a bit steeper and more critical on the reef. Worth a look if you’re keen.

Wednesday afternoon, 12 August, brings a bigger pulse—7ft from the south, period 7 seconds, with light cross-offshore wind and strong energy (615). That’s a solid size, but it’s getting into expert-only territory.

From Thursday, 13 August, through to the end of the 16-day window, the swell really pumps up, hitting 10ft-plus with strong energy (over 1000). But the wind turns messy, with strong cross-shore and onshore winds, making it lumpy and choppy. The size is there, but the quality drops. For the advanced surfer, it might still be worth a paddle, but for most, it’s going to be a washing machine. The reef will handle the size, but with those lumpy conditions, it’s not the clean, groomed wave you want.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best windows are Sunday morning, 2 August, and Friday morning, 7 August. Both have clean wind, solid groundswell energy, and the right direction. The long-range promise on 10 August is also worth noting, but it’s less certain. The rest of the week is a mix of clean but smaller waves, or bigger but messy. If you’ve got the skill, there’s plenty to get into.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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343
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280
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:52PM1.51m
10:37AM1.23m
10:29PM1.43m
11:17AM1.27m
11:10PM1.33m
12:02PM1.31m
11:58PM1.22m
12:53PM1.34m
00:57AM1.10m
1:52PM1.38m
2:12AM1.01m
2:58PM1.43m
3:37AM0.97m
Low Tide
3:37PM0.35m
4:27AM0.13m
4:20PM0.37m
5:00AM0.15m
5:09PM0.40m
5:36AM0.19m
6:05PM0.42m
6:17AM0.25m
7:11PM0.44m
7:06AM0.31m
8:29PM0.42m
8:06AM0.36m
9:51PM0.36m
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Information about the Newport - The Peak Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Newport - The Peak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Newport - The Peak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Newport - The Peak 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 (Newport - The Peak) 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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