Newport - The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Newport – The Peak. This is a reef break that works best with swell from the SE, and it’s a spot for the advanced crew, with crowds often around. The water temp is sitting at 18°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy.

The first week is a bit of a slow burn. Wednesday the 5th is flat with a tiny 1.0ft easterly dribble and energy at just 39 – not worth wetting a suit. Thursday morning the 6th bumps up to 2ft from the south, but energy is still weak at 88. It’s surfable, but just barely. Friday is more of the same: 2ft south swell, energy at 125, but it’s ordinary.

Saturday morning the 8th is a glassy morning, but the swell is only 2ft from the south, energy at 125. Beautiful conditions, but the waves are too small to get excited about. Sunday the 9th sees a little more size at 3ft from the ENE, energy at 173, but it’s still not special.

Now, Monday the 10th is where things get interesting. We get a jump to 6ft from the ENE, with energy hitting 538. That’s a solid, moderate pulse. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 35 km/h, so it’ll be clean. At 6ft, it’s a bit much for beginners, and with a 9-second period, it’s not a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Still, this is the first real standout.

The absolute best of the forecast is Tuesday the 11th. Swell drops to 3ft, but the period stretches out to 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, with good energy at 393. Wind is offshore from the west at 15 km/h, gentle and clean. This is a classic reef scenario: long period, offshore, and a clean face. The longer period means longer waits between sets, but the shape will be there. This is the one to aim for.

Wednesday the 12th keeps the clean run going with 3ft from the south, 10-second period, and offshore wind at 25 km/h. Energy at 228 is moderate. But by the afternoon, the wind picks up and the quality drops.

After that, things fall apart. The 13th and 14th have some size but the winds are messy, and from the 15th through the 20th it’s back to small, weak, or onshore junk. The weekend of the 16th and 17th is especially poor, with energy falling below 100 and waves under 2ft. The 18th and 19th are tiny, with energy in the 40s and 50s.

So, the window is quiet for the first few days, then Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are your best shots. Tuesday morning is the real standout – clean, offshore, and long-period groundswell. After that, it’s a long flat spell. Crowds will be likely at The Peak, so get in early if you can.

Rusty.

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