Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re talking about Pea Break, a reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the SW. The opening act is a massive, pulse of energy that’s going to be way too much for most. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year — nothing crazy, but a nice little bonus.

The standout window is the first session, Saturday the 8th into the afternoon. We’ve got a huge 23ft SW groundswell, with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is absolutely pumping at 24904 — that’s some serious power. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 31 mph, which blows it clean. The problem is, this is an advanced-only zone. That size and period will be barrelling, but it’s going to be a washing machine for anyone without serious experience. It’s a real beast, but if you’re a charger, this is the best on offer.

Sunday morning the 9th drops to 16ft from the SW (16s period, 11856 energy), but the wind turns cross and moderate, so it’s not as clean. The session gets a bit of a chop on it. Nothing special.

The next real highlight that’s worth paddling out for is Tuesday morning the 11th. We’ve got 18ft SW swell, 16s period, and the energy is still strong at 16884. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW at 19 mph. It’s a cleaner session than the surrounding days, but it’s still a big, heavy swell for experts only.

Saturday the 15th afternoon is a curious one. The swell drops to 10ft from the WSW (14s period, 3429 energy), but here’s the gem: the wind is glassy. It’s dead calm. That’s rare. The waves will be clean, but it’s only a marginal score for experienced surfers — the energy is a bit lower, and the break is less consistent. It’s not a standout, but it’s a nice, clean option for someone who wants a quieter session.

The rest of the run is a mix of onshore winds, strong breezes, and rain. There’s a lot of cross-on and onshore slop, with the swell staying big (13ft to 21ft) but the wind ruining it. Monday the 17th morning has a 16ft WSW swell (16s period, 13025 energy) but with onshore winds, it’s a mess. Later in the run, Wednesday the 19th afternoon sees a 21ft WSW swell (18s period, 25759 energy) with wind and tide favorable, but again, it’s too big and the wind is onshore — only for the brave.

In the second week, from the 17th onward, it’s mostly poor conditions with strong winds and rain. The 23rd Sunday afternoon has a 16ft WSW swell (17s period, 13456 energy) with a cross-off wind, but it’s marginal at best.

So, bottom line: the first Saturday is the big one — a proper, powerful, clean swell for experts only. Tuesday the 11th is the second best for those who want a slightly smaller but still heavy wave. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or just not worth the paddle. If you’re a beginner, stay out of the water for the first week. The second week is a write-off.

Rusty.

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