Surf Forecasts:
PKs surf forecast from 23 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM.
| 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 get into it for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this stretch is not a classic. We’ve got a long gap of nothing special before we even get a sniff of something worth paddling out for. The first few days are just a write-off for any decent surf. From Sunday the 23rd right through to the end of August, it’s all marginal at best, with clean but weak, short-period windswell or tiny shaped-up leftovers. The wind is a constant cross-off from the east-northeast, which keeps the surface clean, but the energy just isn’t there for a proper session. The swell is mostly from the east, around 5ft to 6ft, but with a short period of 7 seconds, it’s just a lumpy, crumbly mess. The combined energy is moderate (471 to 658), but it’s all noise and no power. You’ll be doing a lot of paddling for not much reward.
The only real standout, and I mean the *only* one in this whole outlook, is shaping up for Thursday the 3rd of September. We finally see a bump in the combined swell energy hitting 881 (strong). The swell height lifts to 6ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds. It’s still not a groundswell of dreams, but it’s the most organised push we’ve seen. The wind stays cross-off from the east-northeast at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is the best the window has to offer, but remember, it’s still a long way off and things can change. For the break itself, PKs is a reef, exposed to the south swell, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, so it should handle this energy. The optimum direction is from the south, so this east swell isn’t a perfect match, which is why it’s not a total barnstormer. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
After that little spike, the energy drops right off again. From Friday the 4th through to Monday the 7th of September, we’re back to small, weak swells from the south, with heights under 3ft. The combined energy drops back to moderate (265 to 428). The wind does ease up to a light breeze or even a slight air on Monday the 7th, which is nice, but the swell just isn’t there to back it up. The forecast looks good, but the waves are tiny.
Bottom line: if you’re desperate for a paddle, keep your eyes peeled for Thursday the 3rd of September. The rest of the run is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | SSW 15 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 328 | 142 | 264 | 229 | 181 | 202 | 293 | 320 | 278 | 278 | 304 | 448 | 560 | 443 | 367 | 264 | 320 | 229 | 240 | 184 | 188 |
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 | 1:41PM0.65m | 1:10AM0.28m | 2:13PM0.68m | 1:49AM0.32m | 2:41PM0.70m | 2:26AM0.36m | 3:08PM0.70m | 3:03AM0.40m | 3:33PM0.68m | 3:40AM0.45m | 3:57PM0.65m | 4:19AM0.49m | 4:21PM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.21m | 6:39AM0.10m | 9:20PM0.19m | 7:23AM0.08m | 9:35PM0.17m | 8:03AM0.07m | 9:52PM0.15m | 8:42AM0.08m | 10:09PM0.13m | 9:22AM0.11m | 10:28PM0.12m | 10:03AM0.14m | 10:48PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 196 | 142 | 183 | 79 | 99 | 78 | 55 | 138 | 218 | 215 | 304 | 448 | 560 | 443 | 367 | 264 | 320 | 229 | 165 | 165 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SE 11 | NW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 14 | E 13 | SW 18 | E 13 | E 14 |
| kJ | 68 | 80 | 58 | 163 | 139 | 121 | 201 | 86 | 167 | 165 | 133 | 133 | 71 | 73 | 39 | 40 | 37 | 31 | 80 | 82 | 132 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | WNW 10 | SE 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSE 13 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 10 | E 12 | SW 17 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 92 | 38 | 86 | 26 | 24 | 105 | 83 | 33 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 75 | 188 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 328 | 247 | 264 | 229 | 181 | 202 | 293 | 320 | 278 | 278 | 217 | 130 | 140 | 120 | 132 | 145 | 151 | 182 | 240 | 184 | 200 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 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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