Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the stretch ahead for Pea Break. It’s a reef setup, so it’s got that demand for a bit of know-how, and it’s a fairly consistent spot for swell, but the wind is going to be the real story here.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’re seeing a lot of cross and onshore winds, and the conditions are choppy and messy. Tuesday afternoon kicks off with a 8ft SW swell, but that cross-on wind from the WSW at 12 mph is just going to make it a bumpy, unappealing paddle. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit, but you'd be wasting your time getting wet.

Wednesday afternoon looks like the first real glimmer. The swell holds at a solid 12ft from the SW, and the wind swings to a cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph. That’s a clean look. The wave energy is pumping, so you’ll feel the push, but it's a big, powerful swell for a reef. This is advanced territory, no doubt.

Thursday is a total no-go with strong onshore winds, and Friday is a full-on washout. Saturday afternoon is a curious one: a massive 18ft swell from the SW but with a short 10-second period, and the wind is a near gale. Forget paddling, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, the standout. Sunday, September 6th afternoon is where it’s at. The swell drops to a more manageable 10ft from the WSW, but the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW at 12 mph. The energy is massive, and the report says marginal, but that’s a classic Pea Break window. That long period will wrap perfectly into the reef, offering powerful, shaping lines. That’s the best on offer for the first week.

The second week has a few good calls. Tuesday, September 8th morning is a beauty. Clean 15ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, and an offshore wind from the E at 16 mph. That is a serious session for the experienced. The energy is huge. It’s a standout for the entire period.

Friday, September 11th afternoon also looks promising with a fresh offshore breeze from the SSE and a solid 10ft SW swell. Clean, fast, and powerful.

Saturday, September 12th morning is the only time the conditions drop to "excellent" for experienced surfers. The swell is a solid 10ft from the SW, period is a very long 15 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off. The energy is healthy. That’s a quality window, but it’s a one-off.

The rest of the second week fades into messy onshore winds and less defined swell, so your best bets are Sunday the 6th, Tuesday the 8th, and a look at the 11th and 12th. Pea Break is an advanced reef, and with these sizes, it’s not for the faint of heart. Keep your wits about you.

Rusty.

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