Surf Forecasts:
Pea Break surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 12,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s period. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid pulses of swell, but we’ll have to work for the clean ones. The biggest issue is that a lot of the decent size comes with cross-shore or onshore winds, which will mess things up. But there are a few windows where it all lines up, and that’s where we need to be.
The first real call is Wednesday morning, August 26th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the start of the run. We’re looking at a solid 15ft of WSW swell with an 18-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 16 mph, so it’ll be a bit textured but still rideable. The combined energy is strong, hitting 13576. It’s an advanced wave for sure, this size and power will be pushing hard on the reef. Water temp is 65°F, which is about normal for this time of year. The wind will be up, but it’s the best we’ve got right now.
Thursday, August 27th, the swell backs down a touch to 13ft, but the period drops to 15 seconds. The morning is cross-off again, but the afternoon clears up with a proper offshore from the SSE at 19 mph. That will clean it right up, but it’s going to be a powerful 12ft by then. The energy is still moderate at 6691 for the morning, but it drops to 5020 by the afternoon. It’s still good, but not as strong as Wednesday.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. Friday the 28th, the swell drops fast to 7ft and the energy falls off a cliff to 1357. It’s offshore, but it’s small and weak. Saturday the 29th is a bit bigger again in the afternoon, 10ft with a 17-second period, and the energy picks up to 4589, but the wind goes cross-off from the East. It’s okay, but nothing special. Sunday the 30th is a write-off with onshore winds.
Monday the 31st has some fun-looking waves in the afternoon with 10ft and a 16-second period, but the wind is cross. It’s not clean, but it’s not terrible. Then we get a nice surprise on Tuesday morning, September 1st. The forecast is for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. It’s 8ft of WSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the SE. The energy is moderate at 3204. This is a much cleaner option than the bigger, wind-affected days. This would be a good pick for the week.
The middle of the week falls apart. Wednesday the 2nd is poor with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Thursday the 3rd is cross-shore and choppy. Not worth your time.
But then, hold onto your board. The real standout is Friday morning, September 4th. The swell jumps back up to 15ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is massive – 14867. That’s strong to very strong energy. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, which is a bit of a letdown, but the size and power are there. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave. This is for experts only.
The following week starts to show some promise, but it’s further out so we’re less certain. Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th are small and cross-shore. Then, the big one to watch is Monday morning, September 7th. The forecast is for exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers. We’re looking at 12ft of SW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the SE. The energy is strong at 7961. This is the one. Clean, powerful, and lined up. That’s a proper stand-out.
After that, there’s some more size on Tuesday the 8th, but the wind is onshore and choppy. Then Wednesday the 9th sees another big pulse, with 18ft in the morning and a strong 10774 energy, but it’s rainy and cross-off. The afternoon cleans up a bit, with 16ft and 11946 energy, and a gentler cross-off. It’s big and powerful, but the conditions will be challenging. The period drops to 14 seconds, so it’s less organized than the Monday swell. The 10th is still big, but the energy fades.
So, if I’m calling it, the two true standouts are Tuesday morning, September 1st for a clean, manageable session, and Monday morning, September 7th for the big, clean, expert-level groundswell. The Friday the 4th has the size, but the wind will make it a battle. The early part of the run, Wednesday the 26th, is worth a look if you’re keen and experienced, but it’s not as clean as the others.
Keep an eye on that second week – it’s got potential, but it’s a long way out. Things could change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
12791 | 9408 | 6691 | 5216 | 2084 | 1591 | 769 | 455 | 1904 | 4589 | 4959 | 5533 | 4173 | 3647 | 1670 | 4606 | 4611 | 3543 | 2729 | 2121 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:03AM0.69m | 11:40PM0.34m | 9:34AM0.66m | 11:21PM0.37m | 10:03AM0.60m | 11:15PM0.42m | 10:30AM0.52m | 11:17PM0.48m | 10:51AM0.43m | 11:29PM0.54m | 10:36AM0.34m | 11:51PM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03PM0.11m | 5:10PM0.14m | 2:00AM0.33m | 5:12PM0.19m | 3:12AM0.32m | 5:11PM0.23m | 4:16AM0.31m | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:23AM0.30m | 4:46PM0.30m | 6:49AM0.30m | 3:50PM0.29m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
12791 | 9408 | 6691 | 5216 | 2084 | 1591 | 769 | 455 | 1904 | 4589 | 4959 | 5533 | 4173 | 3647 | 1670 | 4606 | 4611 | 3543 | 2729 | 2121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 16 | 60 | 260 | 1088 | — | — | — | — | — | 1339 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 25 | WSW 24 | WSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 25 | 54 | 308 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 280 | 191 | 119 | 149 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 0 | 1320 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 72 | 17 | 363 | 363 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 53 |
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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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