Newport - The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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