Surf Forecasts:
PKs surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at PKs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for PKs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk PKs. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, but it’s a slow burn for the first week. The real action doesn’t fire until the end of the second week, so you’ll need some patience.
The first few days are a total dud. From Sunday the 2nd right through to Saturday the 8th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” – tiny, messy waves that won’t get you out of bed. The swell is mostly under 1ft with short periods, and the combined energy is weak (44 to 292). The wind is a steady cross-off from the ENE, but there’s just nothing to push it around. A real flat spell.
Then on Sunday the 9th, we start to see a bump. The swell jumps to 6ft from the east, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds. That’s a windswell, not a groundswell. The combined energy jumps up to 488 (moderate), but the conditions are still tagged as marginal. The wind is still a fresh cross-off. It’s not great, but it’s a sign of life.
The real standout, and the one to keep an eye on, comes mid-week of the second week. On Wednesday the 12th, we get a solid push from the south with a swell of 4ft to 4ft and a period of 17-18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell with serious energy – the combined energy hits 1274 (strong). The wind is still a moderate cross-off from the ENE, so it’ll be clean. The only caveat with such a long period is that it can be a bit straight at a beach break, but with that energy, it’ll be well shaped. The water temperature is a nice 80°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit needed.
For the absolute best window, I’d aim for the 12th and 13th of August. The swell runs 4ft to 4ft from the south, with periods around 16-18 seconds. The combined energy is strong (over 1000), so you’ll feel the power. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. It’s a bit bigger, so it’s not for total beginners, but it’s not a beast. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue, so you might have company.
After that, it slowly fades towards the 17th, dropping back to 3ft from the west with weak energy. A solid week, but you’ve got to wait for it.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | E 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 191 | 138 | 85 | 34 | 30 | 48 | 46 | 69 | 91 | 60 | 87 | 87 | 53 | 80 | 81 | 51 | 98 | 113 | 208 | 124 | 119 |
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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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:49PM0.58m | 7:06AM0.47m | 6:10PM0.51m | 8:17AM0.50m | 6:29PM0.44m | 9:42AM0.55m | 6:27PM0.38m | 11:07AM0.61m | 12:16PM0.67m | 1:11PM0.73m | 00:09AM0.25m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.22m | 00:39AM0.12m | 12:25PM0.29m | 1:07AM0.11m | 1:48PM0.35m | 1:44AM0.10m | 4:40PM0.37m | 2:32AM0.09m | 3:37AM0.08m | 4:52AM0.06m | 9:04PM0.22m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 191 | 138 | 85 | 56 | 84 | 73 | 39 | 45 | 40 | 39 | 87 | 92 | 106 | 80 | 81 | 28 | 28 | 113 | 115 | 102 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 76 | 68 | 42 | 34 | 30 | 41 | 46 | 18 | 91 | 51 | 38 | 87 | 53 | 25 | 24 | 51 | 74 | 14 | 128 | 37 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SE 8 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 25 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 14 | 48 | 31 | 69 | 55 | 60 | 49 | 46 | 17 | 18 | 38 | 19 | 98 | 96 | 24 | 124 | 119 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 8 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 663 | 560 | 483 | 316 | 240 | 180 | 470 | 415 | 476 | 300 | 205 | 32 | — | 119 | 80 | 69 | 66 | 131 | 208 | 240 | 308 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 135 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 21 | 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).
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