Newport - The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Newport – The Peak. Honestly, the next few days look pretty average, but we’ve got a few windows that’ll get the heart pumping if you’re patient.

The immediate outlook is messy. Wednesday the 15th through the weekend is a write-off for quality surfing. The swell is there, around 8ft on Wednesday morning, but that’s a dirty cross-shore wind from the SSW at 19 mph making it lumpy, and the combined energy is moderate (1059). The water temp is 65°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there. Thursday and Friday drop off completely with poor conditions, and the swell fades into tiny, badly-winded slop.

The first real standout hits on Monday the 20th. The morning session is where it’s at. The wind goes glassy – WNW at 3 mph – and there’s a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the ENE with a 10-second period. That’s a solid groundswell, and for a reef setup like The Peak, that period is magic. The combined energy is moderate (772), but the glassy conditions will make it look much better. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but that’s the price of a clean wave. This is the best on offer in the first week.

Tuesday the 21st morning is also worth a dawn patrol – 5ft ENE swell with a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW. Still good, but a notch below Monday. The rest of the week after that drops off in size and quality, with only a few small, clean mornings on Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, but those are just waist-high fun waves, not the main event.

Now, look toward the end of the month. Sunday the 26th sees a pulse of 8ft S swell, but it’s cross-shore and messy. The real highlight is Monday the 27th morning. Head high at 6ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell from the south at 13 seconds – that’s proper energy. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW, so the reef will be groomed. The combined energy is strong (1080), and the forecast says “excellent” for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s two weeks out, so keep an eye on it. Over 8ft days are only for experts, but this 6ft is a sweet spot for advanced crew.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th have more swell, but the wind goes cross-shore and onshore, so it’s a chop-fest. Not worth the paddle.

So, bottom line: if you want clean waves, Monday the 20th morning is your best bet in the near term, and Monday the 27th morning is the long-range standout. The gaps in between are mostly small and windswept, so pick your days.

Rusty.

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