Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, well, well. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow boil for the next week or so. The good stuff is hiding in the middle there, but you’ll have to be patient. The first few days are a write-off thanks to some serious wind and messy conditions, but then it starts to clean up. The standout is going to be Tuesday, August 11th, and that first light on Monday, August 17th is also a real looker, albeit a week away.

Let’s run it down. The first surf to even think about is Tuesday morning, the 11th, up at Pea Break. It’s a reef set-up, so you’ll need to be on your game. The swell is pumping in from the SW at 18 ft, but that’s a big boy wave. With a period of 16 seconds, that’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s packing a massive 15461 units of energy. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 19 mph, which is going to keep it clean. Still, 18 ft is for experts only. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday afternoon hangs in there with a 16 ft SW swell, but the wind swings cross and it gets a bit lumpy. The energy is still huge (12298), but the quality drops off.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are still holding solid size, but the wind is cross or light, making for a lumpy, less-than-perfect surf. The wave energy is still moderate to strong (around 5000 to 8000 range), but the conditions aren't matching the power.

Now, Friday the 14th. This is the sleeper call. Friday afternoon, the wind goes glass from the N at 3 mph. The swell is a more manageable 12 ft from the SW with a 15-second period. The energy is still a solid 4797. This is going to be clean, lined up, and begging for a late session. It’s a good one for experienced surfers. Just be aware that crowds are possible here.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th, it’s a total washout. The wind gets nasty from the NNE and the swell drops to 8 ft with a much shorter period. The energy drops off too. Forget it.

Here’s the second standout. Looking ahead to Monday, August 17th. The swell jumps back up to 15 ft from the WSW with a very long 18-second period. The energy is massive again at 12494. The wind is onshore from the NW at 6 mph, but it’s light. For a reef, that long period will be a dream, but it might be a bit too straight for a beach break. It’s a promising call, but it’s a week out, so keep an eye on it.

Things get messy again from the 18th through the 24th. We get a lot of strong wind, big swell, and poor conditions. The wind is often onshore or strong cross-shore, making it a kiter’s day rather than a surfer’s. The energy is all over the place, but it’s not worth the hassle.

The very end of the run, Sunday, August 23rd, has a tiny window. The morning looks clean with a cross-off breeze from the ENE at 3 mph and an 8 ft swell. It’s a small, clean option for the experienced crew, but it’s a long way off.

So, the bottom line: Tuesday morning the 11th is the big, powerful, expert-only session. Friday afternoon the 14th is the glassy, clean, crowd-friendly option. And Monday the 17th is a long-range promise of size and power. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind.

Rusty.

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