Surf Forecasts:
PKs surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, E swell with 4,262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for PKs this week:
The surf forecast for PKs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at PKs in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for PKs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for PKs.
Truth is, for the next week and a half, it’s pretty flat and uninspiring. The surf is tiny, with a long-period SSW groundswell hanging around at 1 ft to 2 ft and a period of 14 to 18 seconds. That’s proper long-period stuff, so when it does wrap in, the sets will be few and far between and it’ll close out a bit at a beach setup like this. The cross-off wind from the ENE is keeping things clean but it’s just not enough size to get excited about. The water temp is 81° and that’s pretty average for this time of year, no surprises there.
The real standout window kicks off on Saturday the 15th of August in the afternoon. That’s when a big pulse of easterly swell hits, jumping to 16 ft at 11 seconds. That’s a massive jump in energy – the combined energy reading shoots to 6506, which is serious power. But that’s only for the experts. The wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-off from the NE, so it’ll be clean but the size is intimidating. This is not a beginner wave. The next morning, Sunday the 16th, the swell is still huge at 15 ft but the wind cranks up to 40 mph from the east – gale force – and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. That’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session. By Sunday afternoon it drops to 8 ft from the SE with a fresh cross-shore wind, creating lumpy chop.
If you’re after a more manageable window, look to Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of August. Both mornings and afternoons have a consistent 6 ft to 6 ft easterly swell at 8 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, so the waves will be a bit crumbly and not as well-shaped, but the size is fun for intermediates. The cross-off breeze from the ENE keeps the surface clean. Combined energy sits around 542 to 682, so moderate energy. Crowds are a possibility at PKs, so get in early.
Overall, the first week is a write-off for real surf. The second week has that one massive pulse for the brave and then a more friendly run of chest-high windswell. Don’t hold your breath for the first few days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | S 18 | E 7 | SSW 16 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | E 7 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 124 | 147 | 104 | 187 | 263 | 203 | 234 | 231 | 189 | 210 | 365 | 515 | 741 | 1029 | 868 | 784 | 623 | 503 | 405 | 320 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:11PM0.73m | 00:09AM0.25m | 1:58PM0.78m | 1:22AM0.28m | 2:40PM0.80m | 2:18AM0.32m | 3:18PM0.80m | 3:07AM0.36m | 3:53PM0.78m | 3:55AM0.41m | 4:25PM0.73m | 4:42AM0.45m | 4:54PM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:04PM0.22m | 6:02AM0.03m | 9:25PM0.18m | 7:02AM0.01m | 9:50PM0.16m | 7:56AM0.01m | 10:16PM0.14m | 8:46AM0.02m | 10:41PM0.12m | 9:33AM0.06m | 11:07PM0.11m | 10:19AM0.12m | 11:31PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 113 | 102 | 99 | 98 | 156 | 263 | 196 | 234 | 231 | 167 | 210 | 239 | 273 | 741 | 1029 | 868 | 784 | 623 | 503 | 405 | 320 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | ESE 14 | E 13 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 127 | 124 | 147 | 104 | 83 | 45 | 83 | 24 | 46 | 39 | 64 | 365 | 515 | 218 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 36 | 82 | 210 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 10 | SE 7 | S 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | W 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | WNW 12 | — | SW 19 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 16 | 17 | 18 | 96 | 65 | 56 | 33 | 18 | 23 | 40 | 41 | 59 | 38 | 28 | — | 14 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 77 | 121 | 139 | 186 | 187 | 155 | 203 | 181 | 181 | 189 | 176 | 132 | 124 | 162 | 173 | 211 | 233 | 387 | 545 | 669 | 1106 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 |
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The above surf forecast table for PKs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at PKs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our PKs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (PKs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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