Newport - The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for Newport – The Peak over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the first week and a half is a tough watch. Starting Tuesday the 18th through to the end of August, we’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with short-period windswell that’s just not doing the job. The combined energy stays low, barely getting into the double digits or low triple digits, and the wind is often cross-on or choppy. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday morning the 19th with glassy conditions and a bit of a wave, but it’s only 3 ft and the energy is weak (189). It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing unusual, just your standard autumn water.

This long dry spell runs right through until the end of August. Then, on the 31st of August (Monday), things finally change. The swell picks up significantly, jumping to 8 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, coming from the south with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy rockets up to 2487 in the afternoon – that’s strong energy, no doubt. The wind turns offshore, clean and steady, making for excellent conditions. This is for experienced surfers though – 8 ft is solid, and it’s a reef break, so you need to know what you’re doing. The long period (10 seconds) is good for a reef, giving it shape and power.

Then Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the energy high, with 12 ft in the morning but cross-off winds, and the afternoon sees 10 ft with onshore winds, so the morning window is the one to aim for. The combined energy is still massive (2194). This is big, powerful groundswell, and with that size, it’s only for the experts. The crowd factor is something to consider – the Peak is often busy, so expect company.

The standout here is the Monday afternoon of the 31st of August. That’s the best of the whole run: 8 ft of south swell, clean offshore wind, strong energy, and a reliable reef break. It’s a solid session for the crew who are comfortable in overhead waves. The Tuesday morning of the 1st of September is also a standout, but it’s bigger and slightly less clean, so the Monday takes the cake.

Stay patient, wait for the end of the month, and be ready.

Rusty

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