Surf Forecasts:
Pea Break surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pea Break in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, peering into the crystal ball for the next couple of weeks at Pea Break. This is gonna be a long read, but trust me, we’ve got some serious action coming, even if there’s a bit of a wait.
Right now, the water is sitting at a comfortable 65°, which is about normal for this time of year. Pea Break is a reef setup, so it holds its shape, but we’re looking at a classic pattern of waiting for the wind to play nice.
We kick off on Thursday, 27th August, with a solid 13 ft SW groundswell (period 15 seconds) and a massive 6290 (moderate to strong energy) on the cards. But the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 16 mph, which just isn’t clean enough to make this the standout. It’s a bit of a tease. By Friday morning, 28th August, things start to dial in. The wind swings SE and goes offshore at 12 mph, and we’ve got a 7 ft SW swell (12-second period, 1442 energy). That’s the sweet spot for experienced surfers—clean, punchy, and the reef will be working. Friday afternoon drops off though, so get on it early.
The first real standout is Saturday, 29th August. We’ve got a long-period SW groundswell, starting at 7 ft in the morning and building to 10 ft by the afternoon with a period of 17 seconds (2992 to 4856 energy). The wind is a cross-off from the E at 16 mph, keeping things clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell – that long period means it’ll have plenty of energy, but at a beach break it might run a bit straight. For a reef like Pea Break, it’s going to reel off beautifully. It’s a heavy 10 ft, so this is for the advanced crew only. Expect crowds here, as it’s a known spot.
Sunday, 30th August, keeps the size with a 10 ft WSW swell (17-second period, 6043 energy), but the wind goes onshore from the NW in the afternoon. The morning still has a clean-ish cross-off from the NE at 12 mph, so that’s your window. By Monday, 31st August, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops hard—a total washout. We go through a rough patch from 31st August through to 3rd September, with strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is there (10 ft to 12 ft), but it’s a mess.
Then, we hit the big one. The absolute standout of the entire forecast is Saturday, 5th September. After a wild Friday with 23 ft WSW swell and near-gale winds, Saturday morning settles down. The wind goes to a light cross-off from the S at 9 mph, and we’ve got a 18 ft WSW swell (14-second period, 10938 energy). That’s a massive, powerful, and clean combination. The energy reading is 10938, which is very strong. This is a serious, heavy, expert-only day. The swell is coming from the WSW, which is a touch off the optimum SW direction, but the conditions are so good it doesn’t matter. The afternoon holds up at 15 ft, though the wind picks up.
After that, we get another messy period from 6th September through to 11th September, with onshore winds and a lot of blown-out swell. There’s a glimmer on 10th September with a 13 ft WSW swell, but the wind is onshore. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
So, to sum it up for you: get on it Friday morning the 28th for a clean, solid session. The big weekend is Saturday the 29th for a powerful, long-period groundswell. But the one you circle on your calendar is Saturday, 5th September – that’s the big, clean, powerful day for the experienced surfers. Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6290 | 5216 | 2740 | 1415 | 902 | 512 | 1904 | 4856 | 5868 | 6043 | 4267 | 3417 | 1693 | 5205 | 4920 | 3978 | 3289 | 2596 | 3682 | 3838 | 6807 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:03AM0.69m | 11:40PM0.34m | 9:34AM0.66m | 11:21PM0.37m | 10:03AM0.60m | 11:15PM0.42m | 10:30AM0.52m | 11:17PM0.48m | 10:51AM0.43m | 11:29PM0.54m | 10:36AM0.34m | 11:51PM0.60m | 00:24AM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.14m | 2:00AM0.33m | 5:12PM0.19m | 3:12AM0.32m | 5:11PM0.23m | 4:16AM0.31m | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:23AM0.30m | 4:46PM0.30m | 6:49AM0.30m | 3:50PM0.29m | 1:45PM0.22m | |||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
6290 | 5216 | 2740 | 1415 | 902 | 512 | 1904 | 4856 | 5868 | 6043 | 4267 | 3417 | 1693 | 5205 | 4920 | 3978 | 3289 | 2596 | 3682 | 3838 | 6807 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 21 | S 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — |
— | — | 9 | 11 | 60 | 255 | 1088 | — | — | — | — | 407 | 1339 | — | — | — | — | 1049 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 24 | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 16 | 54 | 302 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 95 | 60 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1326 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 315 | 363 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 363 | 363 | 363 |
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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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