Surf Forecasts:
PKs surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at PKs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for PKs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
Honestly, the first few days look like a lost cause. There’s some swell, but the wind is all wrong, and it’s “marginal” at best. The real window is further out.
The one standout, the only time I’d be getting in the water, is on Wednesday morning, July 29th. PKs (a reef break) has a 2ft swell from the south, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell, with decent energy (230). The wind is offshore from the NE, 15 mph, which should make it clean and smooth. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it can get crowded sometimes, so bring your patience. The afternoon looks even better with a lighter offshore.
There’s a couple of other options. On Thursday, July 30th, the swell kicks up to 7ft from the east, but it’s a short period of 8 seconds, so it’s going to be lumpy and wonky. The energy is high (942), but the wind is cross-shore, so it won’t be clean. Only for experts, and only if you’re really keen.
Then we hit a big dead zone. From Friday, July 31st, all the way to Friday, August 7th, it’s nothing but poor conditions. Small surf, bad winds, and low energy. A real stretch of nothing.
Finally, on Saturday morning, August 8th, there’s a little hope. A 2ft, 19-second swell from the SSW (240 energy) with a gentle breeze from the east. It’s a long-period groundswell, so it might be a bit too straight for a beach break, but at a reef like PKs, it could be a fun, clean wave. Mark it down, but it’s a long way off.
So, to cut it short: Wednesday, July 29th is your only real shot. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 356 | 358 | 302 | 502 | 597 | 632 | 475 | 427 | 416 | 395 | 352 | 413 | 143 | 141 | 144 | 206 | 261 | 232 | 225 | 453 | 381 |
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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 | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:31PM0.65m | 00:03AM0.26m | 2:08PM0.68m | 1:07AM0.26m | 2:42PM0.70m | 1:53AM0.28m | 3:14PM0.72m | 2:33AM0.30m | 3:44PM0.73m | 3:11AM0.32m | 4:12PM0.73m | 3:50AM0.34m | 4:38PM0.71m | 4:32AM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:38PM0.24m | 6:05AM0.10m | 9:48PM0.22m | 6:53AM0.07m | 10:06PM0.21m | 7:36AM0.05m | 10:26PM0.19m | 8:14AM0.04m | 10:47PM0.18m | 8:51AM0.04m | 11:09PM0.17m | 9:26AM0.06m | 11:30PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 356 | 340 | 302 | 502 | 597 | 632 | 475 | 427 | 334 | 395 | 352 | 413 | 143 | 141 | 144 | 1615 | 1377 | 232 | 225 | 219 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | E 13 | E 15 | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SE 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 145 | 102 | 299 | 142 | 63 | 54 | 68 | 228 | 416 | 288 | 222 | 213 | 12 | 46 | 46 | 206 | 261 | 28 | 154 | 152 | 175 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | S 21 | S 12 | S 12 | E 14 | E 16 | E 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | S 10 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SE 9 | N 9 | E 16 |
| kJ | 86 | 229 | 98 | 66 | 34 | 20 | 47 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 37 | 37 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 388 | 358 | 365 | 408 | 429 | 356 | 327 | 300 | 214 | 188 | 156 | 145 | 1026 | 1467 | 1220 | 2365 | 4 | 542 | 485 | 453 | 381 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 128 | 21 |
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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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