Newport - The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s 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 long-range is looking like it could be a big one. The first real action kicks off on Thursday, the 30th of July. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

The standout session is Thursday morning, the 30th of July. The Peak is seeing a solid 8 ft swell from the south with a 10-second period. That’s got some serious energy behind it, clocking in at 1772 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a clean, cross-off 9 mph, keeping the surf clean. This is proper, powerful surf. It’s an advanced wave here, so leave the learner boards at home, and because the crowd is listed as "often", expect some company in the lineup. This is the best on offer, for sure.

Thursday afternoon, the 30th, the wind swings more south-southeast, turning it cross-on and making things choppy. The swell drops a touch to 7 ft, and the quality takes a dive.

Friday morning, the 31st, sees a drop to 6 ft from the south. The wind is back to a clean cross-off 9 mph, so it’s another clean one, but the energy is falling away (689). It’s still surfable, but the magic is fading. Friday afternoon is a write-off with the cross-on breeze.

Saturday morning, the 1st of August, is a nice little window. Clean 6 ft surf from the south-southeast with a whisper-light 3 mph wind, almost glassy. The energy is moderate (595). It’s a solid pick for a clean, fun session, but the bigger swell is what we’re after.

Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, the swell is 6 ft from the south-southeast, but the period jumps to 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is 873 (moderate wave energy). A clean, light offshore from the north keeps it tidy. The longer period will make the waves more powerful, and at a reef break like The Peak, that’s going to be a lot of fun.

From Monday, the 3rd, through to Saturday, the 8th, the surf gets inconsistent and small. It’s a real lull. The swell drops to 4 ft, and the winds are a mixed bag. There’s not much to get excited about here.

Things start to look interesting again on Wednesday, the 5th of August, with a 6 ft south swell, but it’s not a true standout.

Now, the big one. Looking ahead to Thursday, the 13th of August, we’ve got a massive 8 ft to 10 ft south swell forecast. The energy readings are huge (2002 and 1954), meaning strong to very strong wave energy. The morning of the 13th sees a clean, cross-off 12 mph wind, but the surf is at 8 ft. That’s expert territory.

Then Friday, the 14th of August, is the real bluebird. The morning shows a 8 ft S swell, with a clean offshore wind from the west at 9 mph. The energy is 1415 (strong wave energy). It’s forecast as excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is a long-range promise, so keep an eye on it, but if it comes together, it’s going to be a special day.

Between the 5th and the 13th of August, there are a few days (the 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th) where the surf is either too small, too messy, or under strong winds. The 10th of August morning offers a small 5 ft swell from the northeast with clean light winds, but it’s a short period (6 seconds) and nothing special.

Overall, the best bet is the Thursday morning, the 30th of July, for a solid, clean session. The long-range Friday, the 14th of August, is the one to watch for a potential epic.

Rusty.

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