Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Pea Break over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid, consistent run of solid groundswell. The first real action kicks off on Sunday morning, the 6th of September. It’s not the cleanest start, but the energy is there. The swell is coming in from the WSW at 10 feet, with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy is a hefty 4214. The wind is a fresh offshore from the SSE, so the surf will be clean. Water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the warm side.

Monday the 7th is where we start to see the goods. The morning session is a standout. The swell is a solid 12 feet from the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SE, and it’s glassy. Combined energy is a massive 6018. This is excellent surf, but at 12 feet, it’s only for experienced surfers. The long period will make the waves powerful and well-shaped, but it might get a bit straight at a beach break, so keep your wits about you.

Tuesday the 8th delivers more of the same energy. The morning is a cross-off with the swell still at 13 feet from the SW, period of 16 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 8397. The afternoon session on Tuesday is a real highlight: the swell drops slightly to 12 feet from the WSW, but the wind goes light and glassy from the ENE. Combined energy is still massive at 6917. This is exceptional surf, but again, over 8 feet, so it’s expert territory. The crowds are a possibility here, so keep an eye out.

Wednesday the 9th is still very much on, with a 10-foot WSW swell. The morning is a bit wind-affected, but the afternoon cleans right up with a light breeze. It’s still good for the experienced crew.

Thursday the 10th is a real treat. The swell drops to a more manageable 7 feet from the WSW, but the period stays at a nice 14 seconds. The energy is still moderate at 1950. The afternoon session is the pick: the wind goes glassy… absolutely glassy from the NNW. That’s perfection. Clean, clean waves. For the experienced surfer, this is a gem.

Now, the outlook gets a bit messy. From Friday the 11th through to the 12th, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops. The swell is still decent, but the conditions are poor. It’s a write-off for paddle surfing; maybe look at the kite gear if you’re that way inclined.

Sunday the 13th sees the swell ramping back up to 12 feet and 13 feet, but the wind is messy. The afternoon offers a cross-off from the SSW, which cleans it up a bit, but it’s still a solid, powerful swell for experts only.

The middle of the second week, from Monday the 14th to Wednesday the 16th, the surf is still in the 8-foot to 12-foot range, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, making it marginal. The energy is moderate, but it’s not the clean, glassy stuff we had earlier.

Then things get wild. On Friday the 18th, the swell absolutely kicks up to 16 feet and 18 feet from the WSW and W. The combined energy is insane, hitting 14950. But the wind is a fresh cross-on, creating a lumpy mess. This is not for paddle surfing; it’s a beast of a swell, but the conditions are poor.

Saturday the 19th keeps the same energy, with a 20-foot swell from the WSW. The wind is a strong breeze straight onshore. It’s a washing machine. The afternoon offers a cross-shore, but it’s still lumpy.

From Sunday the 20th to Monday the 21st, the swell drops back to 10 feet to 13 feet, but the wind is still onshore or cross-shore, keeping the quality marginal at best.

So, the standout sessions are clear: Monday the 7th morning, Tuesday the 8th afternoon, and Thursday the 10th afternoon with that glassy wind. Get on them while the getting’s good.

Rusty.

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