Surf Forecasts:
Pea Break surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, WSW swell with 19,635 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pea Break this week:
The surf forecast for Pea Break over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pea Break in the next 16 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.
The next couple of weeks are looking like a proper mixed bag for Pea Break. We’ve got some serious size on the way mid-period, but the wind is going to be the big player in whether it’s any good. Overall, this is a stretch for the experienced crew, not for the faint of heart.
Things kick off on Friday afternoon, the 21st. The ocean’s holding a solid 12 ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The energy is strong, sitting at 6377. There’s a light cross-off breeze making it clean, and the water is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year. This looks like a quality session for those who know what they’re doing.
Saturday, the 22nd, sees the swell still pushing 10 ft in the morning, but the wind picks up stronger from the south, making it a bit messier. The afternoon eases slightly to 8 ft, but that wind is still up. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.
Sunday the 23rd is more of the same, with 8 ft dropping to 8 ft and a moderate cross-off breeze. The energy drops a bit too, but it’s still clean. A solid, workmanlike day.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 24th, the wind goes a bit weird, cross-on in the morning and then onshore in the afternoon. The swell’s still 8-10 ft, but the quality drops off. Tuesday the 25th is pretty much a write-off with fresh, lumpy onshore winds. You won’t want to be out there unless you love getting thrashed.
Now, here’s where things get real. Wednesday the 26th. The ocean wakes up big time. We’ve got a huge 18 ft SW swell in the morning, with a long 18-second period. The energy reading is off the charts at 18328. The morning has some rain and cross-shore wind, which will make it a bit gnarly, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind swings to a clean cross-off, the swell drops slightly to 16 ft, but it's still huge with 17-second period and a strong 15082 energy. This is a serious, heavy, expert-only day. We’re talking big, powerful faces. This is the standout of the whole window. The following Thursday the 27th still has a solid 12 ft on offer, but the magic is gone.
After that, we have a stretch of smaller, less consistent surf. Friday the 28th brings a cleaner, smaller 8 ft morning, which looks fun for the more advanced surfer. But the weekend, the 29th and 30th, get pretty messy again with bumpy cross-onshore winds and poor quality, so you might want to give it a miss.
The following week settles down a bit. We’ve got some more manageable 8 ft to 12 ft swells from the 31st of August through to the 3rd of September. The winds are mostly cross-off and light, keeping things relatively clean. These aren't the huge days from the 26th, but they’ll be more user-friendly for the advanced guys.
Finally, the end of the run on the 4th and 5th of September gets interesting again. Friday the 4th looks clean with a good 12 ft SW swell and light offshore winds. But it’s Saturday the 5th that’s the sneaky second standout. The swell jumps back up to a strong 16 ft WSW in the afternoon with a gentle cross-off breeze and a powerful energy reading of 12448. It’s a long way out, so treat it with some caution, but if that one lines up, it’s going to be another proper session.
So there you have it. The big one is the afternoon of Wed 26th August, and then keep an eye on Saturday 5th September. Everything else is just filling in the gaps. Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
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5116 | 2603 | 3953 | 3137 | 1785 | 2207 | 1975 | 4485 | 2862 | 2021 | 1667 | 3801 | 3406 | 5622 | 18328 | 15082 | 8912 | 5450 | 4381 | 2537 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:28AM0.62m | 6:30AM0.65m | 7:16AM0.68m | 7:56AM0.70m | 8:31AM0.71m | 9:03AM0.69m | 11:40PM0.34m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:36PM0.10m | 3:55PM0.08m | 4:15PM0.07m | 4:34PM0.07m | 4:51PM0.09m | 5:03PM0.11m | 5:10PM0.14m | 2:00AM0.33m | ||||||||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
5116 | 2603 | 3953 | 3137 | 1785 | 2207 | 1975 | 4485 | 2862 | 2021 | 1667 | 3801 | 3406 | 5622 | 18328 | 15082 | 8912 | 5450 | 4381 | 2537 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | WSW 17 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1261 | 2490 | — | — | 75 | 360 | 1194 | — | — | — | 601 | — | — | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 879 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | 216 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 17 | 363 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 311 | 72 | 232 | 215 | 459 | 262 | 262 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
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Information about the Pea Break Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pea Break provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pea Break can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pea Break 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 (Pea Break) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pea Break may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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