Surf Forecasts:
Newport - The Peak surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Newport - The Peak this week:
The surf forecast for Newport - The Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Newport - The Peak in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Newport - The Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Newport - The Peak over the next couple of weeks.
We’re going to have a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and not worth paddling out for, with tiny swell and poor conditions. Hang tight, because the real action kicks off on Thursday, 30 July. That morning, we’ll see a solid jump in energy with a 6ft S swell, period around 9 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds. The wave energy is moderate (478) and the surf will be clean. It’s a good one, but not the standout.
The standout window for this break is Friday, 31 July, through Sunday, 2 August. Friday morning is the real gem – a 6ft S swell with a 11-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is pumping at 818. That’s moderate to strong energy, and the waves will be well-shaped and clean. For experienced surfers, this is the best on offer. Saturday morning is also very good, with 5ft S swell and clean conditions, though the energy is a bit lower (507). Sunday morning brings a 6ft SSE groundswell at 14 seconds, with strong energy (1077) and clean conditions – this is excellent surf for those who know what they’re doing, though the long period will make it a bit more lined up and better for the reef than a beach break.
After that, the surf drops off quickly. From Monday, 3 August, onwards, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor to ordinary conditions. There’s a small bump on Thursday, 6 August, with 4ft S swell and glassy conditions, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the energy is weak (158). The following days are mostly small, choppy, and not worth getting excited about. There’s a gap of over a week with no real recommendations.
Keep in mind, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. And if you’re heading to The Peak, be aware crowds are often there – it’s a popular spot, especially when the surf is good.
So, the call is clear: Friday morning, 31 July, and Sunday morning, 2 August, are your best shots. The rest of the forecast is mostly a write-off, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 65 | 28 | 24 | 13 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 471 | 318 | 1046 | 810 | 1037 | 673 | 499 | 399 | 351 | 1068 | 787 | 500 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:34AM1.01m | 7:32PM1.55m | 8:11AM1.05m | 8:08PM1.58m | 8:47AM1.10m | 8:43PM1.58m | 9:23AM1.14m | 9:17PM1.56m | 9:59AM1.19m | 9:52PM1.51m | 10:37AM1.23m | 10:29PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:44AM0.25m | 12:57PM0.39m | 2:19AM0.20m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.34m | 3:24AM0.14m | 2:56PM0.33m | 3:56AM0.13m | 3:37PM0.35m | 4:27AM0.13m | 4:20PM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 16 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 65 | 28 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 471 | 318 | 1046 | 810 | 818 | 673 | 499 | 399 | 351 | 1068 | 787 | 500 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 17 | NE 7 | S 12 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | NE 9 | E 17 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 20 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 173 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 6 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 17 | S 22 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | — | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NW 2 | N 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 90 | — | — | — | — | 1037 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 10 | 130 | 265 | 265 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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