Surf Forecasts:
Pea Break surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 16,224 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pea Break this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pea Break in the next 16 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Pea Break is the only spot on the radar, and it’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent and takes a south-west swell, so it’s got a clear direction it likes. The water is sitting at 64°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The first real window of surf kicks off on Sunday the 30th of August. There’s a solid 10ft swell from the west-south-west rolling in with a 17-second period, which is a long-period groundswell, packing a lot of energy (6043). The wind is a cross-off on Sunday morning, so it’ll be clean, but the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so don’t expect perfection. This swell is big enough at 10ft that it’s not for beginners, and with that long period, it’s going to be better suited for the reef here than a beach break would be. Sunday afternoon swings to an onshore wind, so forget that.
Monday the 31st has a 8ft swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-on on Monday morning, making it lumpy, and by afternoon it’s a strong breeze, so it’s a write-off. Tuesday the 1st of September drops to a 10ft swell with a shorter period, 15 seconds, and cross-shore winds, but it’s still on the choppy side. Wednesday the 2nd stays messy, with a 10ft swell and cross-on winds.
Then Thursday the 3rd of September sees a bump to 12ft from the south-west, but the wind is screaming from the west-north-west at 19-25 mph, so it’s a no-go, lumpy and messy. Friday the 4th of September, though, is a real standout. We’ve got a massive 20ft swell from the west-south-west on Friday morning, with a cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is huge (13684), but this is strictly for experts—over 8ft is only for the experienced, and 20ft is a beast. The long period (14 seconds) means it’ll be powerful, so the reef setup is perfect. Friday afternoon is even better with a 18ft swell and 16-second period, still cross-off and clean, scoring a 7. That’s the best of the entire outlook.
Saturday the 5th of September is a write-off again with rain and strong onshore winds. Sunday the 6th brings a 16ft swell from the south-west, but it’s cross-shore, so it’s manageable but not glassy.
Now, Monday the 7th of September is another gem. The morning is glassy with a 12ft swell from the west-south-west, 16-second period, and “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” (score 5). The wind is virtually nothing, 3 mph from the north-west, so it’s clean. The combined energy is 6494, moderate-to-strong. This is a must-check for anyone who’s up for a paddle.
The rest of the week into the second week is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th have 8-10ft swells with light cross-on winds, so it’s just okay, not special. Thursday the 10th of September sees a 15ft swell from the west-south-west with an 18-second period, very long period, and energy at 11328. The wind is cross-on, but it’s a gentle breeze, so it’s fairly choppy, but the size and period make it worth a look for experts. The rest of the month into September has big swells but often poor winds, like the 20ft to 21ft on the 14th of September, which is too big and onshore.
So, the best on offer is Friday the 4th of September morning and afternoon, with that massive, clean, cross-off swell. Then Monday the 7th of September morning is a close second for the glassy conditions and solid 12ft. Get out there if you can handle it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, near gales from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6043 | 4320 | 2997 | 3428 | 2856 | 4552 | 3574 | 3483 | 3647 | 3425 | 3149 | 3468 | 4747 | 4375 | 5128 | 13684 | 14554 | 7919 | 4414 | 2002 | 11422 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:30AM0.52m | 11:17PM0.48m | 10:51AM0.43m | 11:29PM0.54m | 10:36AM0.34m | 11:51PM0.60m | 00:24AM0.64m | 1:24AM0.66m | 3:50AM0.67m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:23AM0.30m | 4:46PM0.30m | 6:49AM0.30m | 3:50PM0.29m | 1:45PM0.22m | 1:47PM0.13m | 2:16PM0.05m | 2:49PM0.00m | ||||||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 24 |
6043 | 4320 | 2997 | 3428 | 2856 | 4552 | 3574 | 3483 | 3647 | 3425 | 3149 | 3468 | 4747 | 4375 | — | 13684 | 14554 | 7919 | 4414 | 2002 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — |
— | — | 664 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 167 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 7 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | 74 | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 198 | 5128 | — | — | — | 86 | 444 | 11422 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 18 | 18 | 363 | 363 | 18 | 18 | 76 | 262 | 363 | 18 | 17 | 191 | 262 | 1687 | 1688 | 1780 | 18 | 215 | 262 | 2019 |
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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.
Pea Break is 72 km (45 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











