Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window looking at Pea Break, and honestly, it’s a bit of a frustrating story. The opening days are a write-off, but there’s a small window of magic if you time it right.

First up, the water is sitting at 66°F and that’s 2°F warmer than average for this time of year, so a touch warmer than normal, which is a nice bonus.

The first real opportunity comes on Saturday, August 1st. The morning is just okay, but the afternoon is where it’s at. We’re looking at a solid 15ft of SW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds, pushing a massive amount of energy (9249). The wind is light out of the SSE, blowing cross-offshore, which will keep the face clean. This is a standout for the whole period. The swell is huge though, over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Pea Break is a reef setup, so that long period groundswell should line up nicely.

Sunday, August 2nd is a real tease. The swell drops to 10ft from the SW, still with decent period (13 seconds). The morning has a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. That’s a window for some clean, but slightly smaller waves. The energy is still strong (2677), but the swell is still big for beginners.

Monday, August 3rd offers a similar story in the morning. The swell drops to 6ft, but it’s from the WSW with a very long period of 15 seconds, and the wind is completely calm – glassy as it gets. This is a great option for the more advanced surfer looking for a clean session. The energy (1572) is moderate.

From midday on Monday through to Thursday, August 7th, the conditions get messy. The swell is fluctuating between 7ft and 15ft, but the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the wave comments are all marginal or poor. We get a few mornings with a cross-offshore wind, but the wind strength is high, making for lumpy, bumpy conditions. It’s not a good bet for a paddle.

Then things get wild. Friday, August 8th through to Sunday, August 10th, the swell goes absolutely massive, hitting 25ft on the 9th. The energy is extreme (34316). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the size is only for the most experienced big-wave chargers. Anyone else should stay well clear. The comment says it’s too big for the break.

The rest of the run, from Monday, August 11th through to the end of the window on August 15th, is dominated by strong, onshore winds and huge, messy swell. The wave energy remains high, but the quality is poor. It’s blown out, lumpy, and honestly, more interesting for kite surfers than anyone on a paddleboard.

The Pick: If you’re an expert, the absolute standout is the Saturday afternoon, August 1st session. The combo of a big, clean 15ft SW groundswell with light cross-offshore winds is the best on offer. The glassy Sunday afternoon or Monday morning are the backup options for a cleaner, slightly smaller wave.

Rusty.

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