Surf Forecasts:
Pea Break surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, WSW swell with 16,863 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pea Break in the next 16 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and we've got a ripper of a 16-day window ahead at Pea Break. This spot is a solid reef setup for advanced crew only, and it's fairly exposed to the dominant SW groundswells that'll be pumping through. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing wild to report.
We kick straight into it on Friday the 21st of August. Friday morning is absolute magic – clean 12 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, combining to a solid 4862 combined energy. That's proper, powerful stuff. The wind is a light 3 mph cross-off from the ENE, keeping things glassy and lined up. It's an advanced wave and only for experienced surfers at this size. The vibe stays excellent into Friday afternoon too – still 12 ft SW swell, building energy to 6142, with a gentle cross-off breeze. This is the standout of the first week, no question.
Saturday the 22nd still has plenty of size – 10 ft SW swell at 16 seconds in the morning – but the wind picks up to 12 mph from the south, making it a bit bumpy and marginal. By Saturday afternoon and into Sunday, the swell drops to 8 ft but the south wind is a solid 16 mph, so the quality drops right off.
Monday the 24th sees a bit of a lull in quality. The morning has 10 ft WSW swell, but a light cross-shore NNE breeze gives it some texture. Still fishable if you're keen. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off – strong onshore winds at 19 mph from the NW with 8 ft swell. Poor surf.
But hold onto your board, because Wednesday the 26th of August is the main event. Massive 16 ft WSW groundswell with a 17 to 18-second period, and the combined energy is off the charts – 16542 in the morning. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE. This is big, powerful, and clean – only for the absolute best. This is a serious standout for experts, but be warned: this is a long-period swell, and at a reef break like Pea Break, it'll hold up and throw some heavy slabs.
Thursday the 27th is still huge – 15 ft SW swell in the morning with a fresh offshore wind from the SSE at 19 mph, creating clean, wind-sculpted faces. Size is down to 13 ft by the afternoon. From Friday the 28th through to the end of the month, the size drops and the wind turns onshore, making it pretty average. Strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions dominate from the 29th to the 31st, with lumpy, blown-out surf.
Into the first week of September, it gets interesting again. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are still messy and onshore – poor conditions. But Thursday the 3rd of September is another solid highlight. A clean 15 ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and gentle cross-shore winds from the southwest, producing a combined energy of 10904. This is a serious, powerful swell with clean-ish lines, but it's still a big wave for experts only. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th also have good 12 ft to 15 ft SW swell, but the breeze gets a bit more cross-off or slightly onshore, so the quality drops off a touch.
Overall, the big standouts are Friday the 21st of August and Wednesday the 26th of August. The 26th is the biggest, rawest swell of the whole run. If you're an experienced charger and can handle serious size, that's your day. Thursday the 3rd of September is also a top contender for clean, powerful waves. The crowds here can turn up sometimes, so get in early. Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 |
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5735 | 4720 | 4881 | 2603 | 3953 | 3439 | 1891 | 2318 | 2310 | 5270 | 3148 | 2207 | 1498 | 1328 | 3200 | 6228 | 16542 | 14396 | 11294 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:49AM0.60m | 5:28AM0.62m | 6:30AM0.65m | 7:16AM0.68m | 7:56AM0.70m | 8:31AM0.71m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:36PM0.10m | 3:55PM0.08m | 4:15PM0.07m | 4:34PM0.07m | 4:51PM0.09m | 5:03PM0.11m | |||||||||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 |
5735 | 4720 | 4881 | 2603 | 3953 | 3439 | 1891 | 2318 | 2310 | 5270 | 3148 | 2207 | 1498 | 1328 | 3200 | 6228 | 16542 | 14396 | 11294 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 24 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | SW 24 | — | — | — |
— | 142 | 1261 | 2490 | — | — | 75 | 360 | 1647 | — | — | — | 171 | 521 | — | 278 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 414 | 1 | 1 | 1687 | 0 | 3 | 215 | 72 | 191 | 262 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
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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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