Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Pea Break. It’s a reef break for the advanced crew only, fairly consistent, so it’s got some personality. Water temp is about 66°F, pretty normal for the season.

We’ve got a slow start, but the first real standout is Tuesday morning, July 28th. Cloudy, but a light easterly breeze, cross-off, keeping it clean. You’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the southwest, with a long 14-second period – proper groundswell. The energy is very strong (3549), so expect some serious power. This is great for experienced surfers, but at that size, it’s too big for beginners. The afternoon goes glassy – wind from the southwest at just 3 mph, and the swell drops to 8ft but still clean. That Tuesday afternoon is a gem.

Wednesday the 29th starts to fade. Swell is still 8ft from the southwest, but the wind swings northeast and goes cross-shore, bringing a little chop. Still rideable, but not as good. Thursday the 30th is similar, with 6ft swell and cross-shore winds, marginal.

Friday the 31st is a washout. Onshore winds and stormy, don’t bother.

But hold on – Saturday, August 1st, is the standout of the whole window. Clear skies, and an offshore breeze from the east-southeast, first at 9 mph then dropping to 6 mph. The swell is pumping: 15ft in the morning, 13ft in the afternoon, both from the southwest with a 14-second period. The energy is exceptional (7567 and 6883). This is expert-only territory, way over 8ft, but the waves will be clean, powerful, and lined up. This is the day to be out there if you’ve got the skills.

Sunday the 2nd sees the swell backing off to 10ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and messy, so it’s a downgrade. Monday the 3rd is blown out with strong winds, and Tuesday the 4th is a total loss with near-gale onshore winds.

Then things get interesting, but dangerous. Wednesday, August 5th, the morning shows a massive 21ft swell from the west-southwest, but the wind is onshore. The energy is off the charts at 15564, but it’s a mess. The afternoon is worse. Thursday the 6th through to Sunday the 11th are all dominated by huge, stormy swells and gale-force winds. This is pure chaos – not for surfing, but if you’re into kite surfing, the beach setup might be worth a look.

There is a tiny window of hope on Wednesday, August 12th. The wind goes cross-off from the south-southwest, and the swell is 6ft from the south-southwest with a 12-second period. It’s clean, but the energy is moderate (1731). The afternoon sees a short-period 12ft from the west at 8 seconds – that’s a windswell, choppy and not great.

So, the best on offer is the Tuesday afternoon glass-off, and the absolute standout is Saturday, August 1st. That’s your one. The rest is either too small, too windy, or way too big and dangerous. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but on a day like that Saturday, you’ll see the hardcore crew out.

Rusty.

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