Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what the ocean's got cookin' for us down at Pea Break. We've got a full 16-day window ahead, so settle in.

The big picture is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some serious, heavy energy on the way, but the wind is gonna be our constant enemy for a lot of it. We're looking at a few windows of clean, workable surf, especially for the more experienced heads.

Let's kick it off. The wave energy is already pumping on Monday the 13th of July at Pea Break. That water temp is sitting at a comfortable 66°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. The swell is a solid 11.5 ft from the southwest, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That's pure groundswell, packing massive energy (6285) and it's going to be powerful. This kind of long-period, big swell can tend to straighten out on a beach break, but for a reef like this, it should be holding some real shape. The wind is a light cross from the SW though, not offshore, so the surface won't be glassy. It's a marginal call for Monday, but if you're an advanced surfer who knows the break, you could find some deep, heavy barrels. Be warned though, at 11.5 ft, this is definitely not for beginners.

Tuesday the 14th of July sees the swell drop a touch to 9.8 ft, still from the southwest, with a period of 15 seconds. The wind swings around to a light and variable cross from the northeast, but it's still cross-shore. The energy is still massive (3813), but the conditions are still a bit tricky. It's another day for the experts only.

Now, Wednesday the 15th of July is a write-off. The wind howls from the north at 25 mph, making it a messy, cross-onshore blow. Don't even think about it.

Thursday the 16th of July is our first real standout. The swell is still a powerful 11.5 ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period and energy of 5004. But the real story is the wind. It's a light cross-offshore from the southwest, cleaning everything up. The report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and I'm feeling that. This is your morning session. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up, so get on it early.

Friday the 17th of July is dangerous. Strong onshore winds, building into a near gale with a 13.1 ft swell. This is a big, ugly mess. Stay on the beach.

Saturday the 18th of July is just plain crazy. We've got a massive 19.7 ft swell with the energy reading 17489. That's a stupendous amount of water moving. The wind is a fresh cross-onshore. This is not for paddle surfing. Unless you're towing in, this is more of a kite-surfing spectacle than anything else.

Sunday the 19th of July sees the swell drop back to 11.5 ft, but onshore winds mess it up in the afternoon. The morning might offer a few, but it's iffy.

The whole week from the 20th to the 23rd of July is pretty grim. Strong winds and messy, blown-out surf. There's a lot of energy, but the wind is just relentless. It's going to be a long, quiet week.

We finally get a break on Thursday the 24th of July. The swell is a more manageable 8.2 ft to 9.8 ft from the SW. But the afternoon of the 24th is where it gets good. A moderate offshore breeze from the SSE sets in. The report is calling for "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and it sounds like it. It won't be the biggest surf of the period, but it will be the most rideable and clean.

Moving into Saturday the 25th of July, we get our second standout. The swell settles down to 6.6 ft from the SW with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (1266). But the wind is almost glassy from the south, just a light cross-offshore. This is the pick for the weekend. The size is more manageable for a wider range of surfers, and the conditions will be clean and fun. It won't be a beast, but it'll be a joy to surf.

Sunday the 26th of July continues the cleaner trend, with light winds and a 7.2 ft to 8.2 ft southwest swell, but it's a cross-shore breeze, not full offshore. The period gets very long again at 17-18 seconds, which adds a lot of energy but could make it a bit tricky. Still, it's a much better bet than what we've had.

The outlook for the final two days, the 27th and 28th of July, starts to look a bit rougher again with onshore winds returning for the 28th. The 27th might offer a few windows with a small 6.9 ft swell, but the rain showers and onshore push are a warning.

So to wrap it up for Pea Break: the standout sessions are going to be the morning of Thursday the 16th of July for the big, clean power, and then the weekend of the 25th of July for

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