Newport - The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the surf for Newport – The Peak. It’s gonna be a slow start, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

Alright, the first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th have got tiny, weak swell, not worth paddling out for. The 2ft to 0.3ft stuff is just not gonna cut it. We’ve got a bit of a dry spell until Thursday the 30th, when things finally start to look up.

Thursday morning sees a jump. We’re talkin’ 5ft of S swell, clean with that light WSW cross-off breeze. The energy’s moderate (564), and the water’s a pleasant 65°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s a solid start. The afternoon turns a bit messy with a cross-on wind, so get on it early.

Friday the 31st morning is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell pumps up to 7ft from the S, with a 10-second period. The energy is strong (1850), and the wind is WSW cross-off, keeping it clean. This is excellent surf, but at 7ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon brings an onshore breeze, so don’t sleep in.

Saturday the 1st of August morning is still decent – 5ft of S swell, clean, light winds. It’s a good option if you missed Friday’s peak. Sunday the 2nd morning also has some clean 5ft swell from the SSE, with a 12-second period, giving it a bit more grunt.

The middle of the week from Monday the 3rd to Thursday the 6th is a mixed bag. The swell drops off, and the wind is often onshore or side-on, making it choppy. Thursday the 6th brings a solid 8ft swell from the S, but with 25 km/h onshore winds, it’s a mess. That swell is too big for beginners and the wind will ruin it for everyone – probably more of a kite session than a paddle session.

We get another good window on Friday the 7th. The morning has 7ft from the SE, clean with a light N cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (835). This is for the experienced crew again. Saturday the 8th morning is also promising, with 4ft of SSE swell, glassy with a light WNW offshore. The 12-second period makes it long and clean.

After that, the swell tapers off into the second week. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th have some small but clean waves in the morning, around 3ft, but it’s nothing to write home about. The rest of the outlook into the 12th is mostly small and choppy.

So, the two best bets: Friday the 31st morning for the biggest, cleanest swell, and Saturday the 8th morning for a nice, clean, long-period groundswell that’s a bit more manageable. The crowds at the Peak are often there, so expect some company on the good days.

Rusty.

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