Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Pea Break over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef setup, so we’re looking at a wave that needs a bit of respect, and a solid SW groundswell direction is just what the doctor ordered. Water temps are sitting at 66°F, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a slow start. Thursday the 30th of July, we’ve got a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is blowing onshore from the NW at 9 mph. The combined wave energy is still strong (1790), but it’s a bit messy. It’s not the best, but it’s surfable if you’re keen.

Friday the 31st is a write-off. The swell jumps to 10ft and then 12ft, but the wind is howling onshore, building to 25 mph with a risk of thunderstorms. The wave energy is pumping (5262 and 6687), but it’s just a washing machine. Leave the board in the car.

Then we get a glimmer. Saturday the 1st of August. The swell is pumping up to 15ft by the afternoon from the SW with a 15-second period, and the wind swings cross-offshore at 16 mph. The combined energy is massive (8947). The waves will be clean, but that’s a big swell for a reef. This is for experts only.

Sunday the 2nd of August is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 10ft from the SW, with a 13-second period, but the real story is the wind. On Sunday afternoon, it goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. The combined energy is still moderate (2677), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That is your standout window. Clean, smooth, and Pea Break will be a gem. Be aware, crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Monday the 3rd of August has a smaller 7ft SW swell with a lovely 15-second period, and light offshore winds from the SE at 3 mph in the morning. The wave energy is moderate (1801), and it’s clean. Another solid option for the experienced crew.

After that, things get a bit tricky. We’ve got a run of solid, powerful swells through the 4th and 5th of August, up to 15ft with 16-second periods, but the wind is often cross or cross-on. Wednesday the 5th of August morning is a standout: a 15ft SW swell (16s period) with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is massive (9163), and it’s clean. If you’re an expert, that is a session to remember. But the size is no joke.

Then we hit a brick wall. From the 6th of August through the 11th of August, the wind is either howling onshore or we’re seeing those massive combined energy levels (over 10,000) with 31 mph winds and rain. The swell peaks at 20ft to 23ft. This is not paddle surfing territory. It’s more of a kite or foil mission. A long gap of poor conditions.

The pattern begins to shift around the 12th of August. The swell is predicted to be up to 23ft from the WSW with a super long 19-second period (combined energy of 36965). The wind is cross-off, and the report says it’s “too big for this break.” That’s a warning. For the bravest experts only, and even then, it’s a huge gamble.

The middle of August sees more big, powerful swell with strong cross-onshore winds. The 14th of August is another day where the swell is 21ft with a huge 18-second period, but the wind is messy. The combined energy is off the charts (28271), but safe to say, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Sunday afternoon, the 2nd of August and Monday morning, the 3rd of August. Glassy, clean, and a solid SW groundswell. Don’t miss it. The other highlights are for the experts only on the 1st and 5th, but the rest of the run is a battle with the wind or the size.

Rusty.

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