Surf Forecasts:
Pea Break surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 13,783 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pea Break in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this out there. First up, the outlook for Pea Break (Southwest) for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a proper run of surf on the cards, but it’s gonna take some patience and a good eye to pick the right windows. The start of the period is a total mess – there’s plenty of energy in the water, but a lot of it is just angry, blown-out slop. We’re looking at a real mixed bag.
The Early Grind (Sunday 16th through to Tuesday 18th)
The next few days are a write-off. Sunday is big, with 10ft of WSW swell, but the wind is howling cross-on at 22 mph, making it lumpy and basically unsurfable. The energy is moderate to strong (3605), but it’s just not happening. Monday looks even worse, with the swell jumping to 12ft and then 16ft, and the wind going near gale-force. This is a full-on blown-out session, not a surf. Tuesday morning cleans up slightly, with a big 15ft groundswell (period 16 seconds) and lighter cross-on winds. It still has that fair-weather chop, but it’s the first day that’s not entirely hopeless. The energy is strong (9072), but it’s a lot of water moving. This is still a case of “look, don’t touch” unless you’re seriously keen on a battle.
The Mid-Week Hope (Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st)
Things start to get more interesting around Wednesday afternoon. The swell holds at 15ft, but the wind swings to a light cross-off. That’s the first real sign of life, and the surf report calls it “clean”. It’s still big – over 8ft, so this is expert territory. By Thursday, the swell eases slightly to 12ft-13ft, still with that solid 16-second period. The morning is crossed up, but the afternoon cleans right up with a cross-off breeze. This is where it starts to feel more like a surf.
The Standout Window (Friday 21st)
Alright, this is the one. Friday afternoon is the standout of the week. The swell is a solid 15ft from the SW, and the period is a long 17 seconds – proper groundswell. But the kicker is the wind. It’s forecast to go totally glassy in the afternoon. Combine that with the strong wave energy (10302) and you’ve got a recipe for something special. This is a serious, heavy, expert-only reef break, and with it being glassy, it’s going to be as good as it gets. It’s also fairly consistent, but you can expect a crowd for this one.
The Drop-Off (Saturday 22nd to Monday 24th)
After Friday’s fireworks, the swell backs right off over the weekend. We drop to 8ft, which is a lot more manageable. Saturday is just okay – light winds, but a bit of cross-chop. Sunday looks cleaner with a cross-off breeze and 8ft of SW swell. It’s a fun size, but not the same quality as Friday. Monday, however, is another blow-out. The wind is strong again and cross-shore, leaving the surf a mess, even at a smaller 6ft.
The Second Week (Tuesday 25th onwards)
The second week starts rough. Tuesday is all blown out, with near gale-force winds and messy conditions. Not worth it.
The next potential highlight is Wednesday 26th. The swell jumps back up to a big 15ft from the WSW, with strong energy (11283). But the wind is a fresh cross-shore breeze, which is going to add a lot of chop. It’s a powerful, lumpy day, maybe a score for the experts if the tide lines up, but it’s not going to be clean.
Thursday 27th eases a bit to 12ft with a cleaner cross-off wind. It’s a better option, but the energy is less. Then, we get another hopeful window in the forecast. The final Friday and Saturday, the 28th and 29th, look promising. We see 8ft to 10ft of SW groundswell, and mornings have light offshore winds, with the afternoons going cross-off. The combination of a clean ocean and solid swell makes this look like a great, and much more user-friendly, period. It’s a long way out, so treat it as a promising idea rather than a guaranteed session.
Overall, the big standout is Friday afternoon. The glassy conditions on top of a long-period, 15ft SW groundswell at this spot will be magic. The other window around the 28th and 29th also looks good, but it’s less certain. For everything else, keep your expectations low and pick your moments.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, near gales from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | W 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1619 | 3427 | 3151 | 3144 | 5180 | 7789 | 9930 | 9072 | 8511 | 5615 | 6993 | 9006 | 10445 | 8769 | 6609 | 7663 | 6137 | 10302 | 5788 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:36AM0.41m | 10:30AM0.44m | 00:25AM0.48m | 8:39AM0.39m | 00:24AM0.53m | 00:40AM0.57m | 1:23AM0.59m | 3:49AM0.60m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:53AM0.36m | 5:04PM0.31m | 6:21AM0.38m | 4:13PM0.27m | 3:20PM0.22m | 3:07PM0.17m | 3:18PM0.13m | 3:36PM0.10m | |||||||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | — | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
1619 | 3427 | 3151 | 3144 | 1944 | — | 9930 | 9072 | 8511 | 5615 | 6993 | 9006 | 10445 | 8769 | 6609 | 7663 | 6137 | 10302 | 5788 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — |
886 | 142 | 563 | 1394 | 163 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3119 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | N 6 | NNW 6 | W 14 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 36 | 198 | 148 | 5180 | 7789 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 72 | 173 | 72 | 1320 | 633 | 17 | 18 | 215 | 262 | 363 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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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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