Newport - The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Newport - The Peak over the next two weeks. It’s a reef break, so you’ve gotta respect it. We’ve got a slow start, but there’s a big, powerful window coming that’s got my blood pumping.

The first few days are a snooze. Friday morning, August 7th, you’ll find tiny 2ft surf from the south, clean with a light westerly wind. The water’s at 64°, which is about average for this time of year. The swell energy is weak (119). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Saturday morning, August 8th, is a tease – 3ft from the south, glassy with a light westerly, but the energy is still low (130). The afternoons are a washout with onshore winds.

Now, Sunday morning, August 9th, things start to turn. We’ve got 4ft of east-northeast swell, clean with a northerly breeze. The energy jumps to 244 – that’s moderate, and it feels more promising. The morning is the window. Monday morning, August 10th, gets punchy with 5ft from the east-northeast, and a solid 35 km/h offshore wind from the northwest will keep it clean. The energy is ramping up (373), but it’s getting into the “too big for beginners” range. The afternoon drops off.

We’ve got a few mediocre days mid-week, but keep your eyes on Thursday, August 13th. The afternoon session is the standout. We’re looking at 8ft from the south-southwest, with a short period of 10 seconds, driven by a strong 25 km/h cross-offshore wind. The wave energy is insane at 2217 – that’s serious power. This is expert territory only; if you’re not comfortable on a reef, stay out of the way. It’s going to be a beast.

The real gold is Friday morning, August 14th. We’ve got 7ft of south swell, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, giving it proper groundswell grunt. The energy is still very strong at 983, and the wind is a gentle 15 km/h from the west-southwest, keeping it clean. This is the best on offer. The Peak should be handling this swell beautifully, glassy, and offering some proper waves. The crowds can be an issue here, so get in early.

The weekend after that (August 15th-16th) gets messy with onshore winds and dropping swell, so don’t hold your breath. The following week is a mix of small, weak surf and cross-onshore chop. However, Friday morning, August 21st, offers a nice little surprise. We’ve got 3ft from the east-northeast with a long period of 9 seconds, and it’s dead glassy. The energy is moderate (213), and it’s clean. A solid choice for a fun session, and it’s a promising one that far out.

So, to sum it up: the early days are a slow grind, but the combination of Thursday afternoon’s monster and Friday morning’s power is the real deal. The longer-range Friday session on the 21st is worth watching, but treat it as a bonus. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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