Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I gotta say, we've got a proper run of surf on the way for Pea Break. It's not all roses, but the next couple of weeks are looking a whole lot more interesting than a flat spell. The water's sitting at 66°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra thick rubber just yet.

Right off the bat, from Monday afternoon, we've got a solid 10ft southwest swell rolling in, with a combined energy of 3054. That's a proper moderate energy push. The wind is a cross-off from the south at 12 mph, which will keep things clean. This is a serious wave for an advanced spot, so don't be a hero if you're not confident. It's a fairly consistent reef break, so you can expect a few to roll through, but the crowds might show up sometimes.

The real standout for the first week is Tuesday morning, 28 July. The swell is still a solid 10ft from the southwest, but the period has bumped up to 14 seconds, making it a proper groundswell. The combined energy is up to 3549. The wind is a light 6 mph from the ESE, blowing cross-off. This is going to be clean, powerful, and offering some excellent lines for you experienced lads. This is the pick of the first few days.

We've got surf holding through Wednesday and Thursday, but the wind is a bit cross and the energy drops a little. It's still surfable, just not as pristine. Then Friday rolls around and it gets ugly. The wind swings onshore, gusting to 19 mph, and the swell jumps to 12ft. The energy spikes to 6398, but with a fresh onshore breeze, it's a messy, blown-out situation. Friday afternoon is even worse with rain showers and 25 mph winds pumping the energy to a massive 7761. That's a write-off.

Saturday, 1 August, is a bit of a redemption. We've got a big 15ft southwest swell with a combined energy of 8575, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSE. That's a lot of water moving, and it's over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experts. These are some serious, powerful waves. The energy stays strong through Sunday, too, with a 12ft swell and clean cross-off winds.

Into the next week, Monday, 3 August, the swell drops to 8ft, and we get a glassy moment on Monday afternoon with a 8ft swell and a 16-second period, producing a combined energy of 4172. That's a beautiful combination. Then Tuesday, 4 August, is another absolute standout. The morning brings a 10ft southwest swell with an 18-second period, meaning very long, powerful groundswell. The wind is a light 9 mph offshore from the SSE. The energy is a massive 6296. This is a classic, clean, powerful, long-period swell at a reef. It's the best on offer in the entire forecast, but remember, a long period like that can make a beach break wall up, but at a reef like Pea Break, it's pure magic.

After that, we get a bit of a lull mid-week before the swell fires up again. By Friday, 7 August, we're looking at a massive 20ft swell from the WSW. The energy is off the charts at 22931. That's a very strong event. The report says it's too big for this break, so I'd be giving that one a wide berth unless you're a big-wave charger. Saturday, 8 August, is still big at 15ft, but the wind is clean cross-off, so it's manageable for the experienced crew.

The final few days, we've got a nice drop back to 10ft and 8ft swells with some beautiful glassy conditions on Sunday, 9 August, and Monday, 10 August. The 10 August afternoon session is particularly interesting with a 6ft swell but a 19-second period, producing a combined energy of 3906. That's a very long, clean groundswell with glassy conditions. It'll be a ripper.

So, the picks are clear: Tuesday, 28 July morning for that first clean power hit, and Tuesday, 4 August morning for the absolutely perfect, long-period, offshore gem. The big stuff later in the second week is for the brave and the skilled.

Rusty.

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