Surf Forecasts:
PKs surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, S swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for PKs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at PKs in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for PKs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. We're talkin' about one spot that's the main character for this whole run: PKs.
To be straight with you, the start of this outlook is pretty quiet. The first few days are a write-off for any decent surf. We've got some swell but it's low quality and the wind, while cross-off from the ENE at 15 mph, just isn't cleaning it up for a good session. Wednesday the 26th of August is a no-go, and that flavour carries right through the weekend. You're looking at a gap of about four days where you might as well save the wax.
Now, into Thursday the 27th of August, we start seeing a little pulse. A 3ft south swell creeping in, still with that 15 mph cross-off wind. The combined energy hits 771 (moderate wave energy), and the period is a long 17 seconds—that's true groundswell. But the quality comments say "marginal" at best, so it's still a tough call. That long period swell at a reef break can offer up some nice lines, but the wind is just enough to mess with it.
The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Sunday the 6th of September. The wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the east, still cross-off. The swell comes from the SSW at 3ft, but with a very long 17-second period and combined energy hitting 578. Conditions are calling for "very good surf." That's the best we've seen by a long shot. The water temp is sitting at a normal 81°, so no dramas there. The wind being lighter than the previous weeks makes a massive difference here—cleaner face, better take-offs.
The day after, Monday the 7th, holds onto a bit of that quality with a 3ft SSW swell and lighter ENE wind at 12 mph in the morning, but it'll drop off quick. After that, from the 8th through the 10th, the energy (455 down to 192) and quality fall away again.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud. The second week has one shining moment: Sunday the 6th of September at PKs, with a clean, long-period SSW groundswell and gentle winds. That’s your pick of the 16 days.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 215 | 304 | 448 | 567 | 443 | 458 | 264 | 320 | 229 | 205 | 181 | 211 | 233 | 162 | 196 | 144 | 134 | 273 | 311 | 311 | 280 |
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 | 3:08PM0.70m | 3:03AM0.40m | 3:33PM0.68m | 3:40AM0.45m | 3:57PM0.65m | 4:19AM0.49m | 4:21PM0.61m | 5:01AM0.53m | 4:44PM0.55m | 5:46AM0.56m | 5:05PM0.49m | 6:40AM0.58m | 5:24PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03AM0.07m | 9:52PM0.15m | 8:42AM0.08m | 10:09PM0.13m | 9:22AM0.11m | 10:28PM0.12m | 10:03AM0.14m | 10:48PM0.10m | 10:49AM0.19m | 11:10PM0.09m | 11:41AM0.25m | 11:36PM0.08m | 12:48PM0.30m | 00:06AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 215 | 304 | 448 | 567 | 443 | 458 | 264 | 320 | 229 | 165 | 165 | 103 | 100 | 100 | 196 | 85 | 82 | 273 | 311 | 311 | 280 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | W 10 | SSW 11 | E 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 34 | 133 | 135 | 46 | 73 | 8 | 39 | 75 | 66 | 89 | 89 | 186 | 146 | 162 | 89 | 144 | 134 | 74 | 45 | 45 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SE 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | E 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 6 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 165 | 32 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 35 | 34 | 80 | 74 | 75 | 47 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 124 | 51 | 75 | 9 | 52 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 150 | 132 | 162 | 158 | 137 | 132 | 132 | 120 | 148 | 205 | 181 | 211 | 233 | 203 | 171 | 218 | 210 | 353 | 380 | 336 | 341 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 132 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 1 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for PKs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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