Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Gonna level with you straight up about Pea Break. This is a tricky, advanced reef setup, and the next 16 days are a real mixed bag of pure power and raw, nasty conditions.

First thing you need to know: the water is running at 68°F right now, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s weirdly warm, like a bath, but don't let that fool you—this break is no joke.

The big story here is the massive pulse of swell that’s forecast to hit. We’re talking about a long-period groundswell from the southwest, with periods hitting 15 to 16 seconds. That’s serious energy moving through the water. The problem is, for most of the first week, the wind is completely destroying it. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are a total write-off for surfing. The numbers are huge—13ft to 21ft of swell—with a combined energy reading in the thousands (7360), but it’s just raw, lumpy, and blown out. Honestly, with that much juice and a cross-offshore gale on Saturday the 8th (energy hitting 18404), this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We get a tiny window Saturday afternoon, but it’s still huge—21ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds. The data says the wind and tide are favorable, but 21ft is expert-only territory. It’s a beast.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Tuesday morning, August 11th. This is the best on offer. We’ve got a 23ft swell from the southwest with a 16-second period and a solid cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 51852, which is insane. It’s going to be a very clean, powerful, and heavy wave. That said, 23ft is not just “too big for beginners,” it’s a serious challenge for any expert. The period is so long that this reef will be doing its thing, but it might be a little too straight for a beach break. The wind will be clean, but the crowd is possible here, so be ready to compete.

After that, we drop into a long, frustrating stretch. From the 12th through to the 21st of August, it’s a grind of cross-onshore wind, lumpy conditions, and marginal surf. The swell sticks around—10ft to 16ft—but the quality is poor. It’s a week of choppy, messy waves that aren’t worth the hassle.

Finally, the window reopens on Saturday, August 22nd. This is your second standout. The winds go light and variable, swinging to a light cross-offshore from the SSW. The swell drops to a manageable 8ft to 10ft, still from the southwest with a period of 12 to 16 seconds. The energy is a moderate 3000. The forecast is calling for clean conditions and excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The wave will be much more user-friendly than the 11th, and still has plenty of power.

So, to wrap it up: Tuesday the 11th is for the absolute heavies only, and Saturday the 22nd is the clean, powerful session you’ll want to be on.

Rusty.

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