Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and we've got a ripper of a 16-day window ahead at Pea Break. This spot is a solid reef setup for advanced crew only, and it's fairly exposed to the dominant SW groundswells that'll be pumping through. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing wild to report.

We kick straight into it on Friday the 21st of August. Friday morning is absolute magic – clean 12 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, combining to a solid 4862 combined energy. That's proper, powerful stuff. The wind is a light 3 mph cross-off from the ENE, keeping things glassy and lined up. It's an advanced wave and only for experienced surfers at this size. The vibe stays excellent into Friday afternoon too – still 12 ft SW swell, building energy to 6142, with a gentle cross-off breeze. This is the standout of the first week, no question.

Saturday the 22nd still has plenty of size – 10 ft SW swell at 16 seconds in the morning – but the wind picks up to 12 mph from the south, making it a bit bumpy and marginal. By Saturday afternoon and into Sunday, the swell drops to 8 ft but the south wind is a solid 16 mph, so the quality drops right off.

Monday the 24th sees a bit of a lull in quality. The morning has 10 ft WSW swell, but a light cross-shore NNE breeze gives it some texture. Still fishable if you're keen. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off – strong onshore winds at 19 mph from the NW with 8 ft swell. Poor surf.

But hold onto your board, because Wednesday the 26th of August is the main event. Massive 16 ft WSW groundswell with a 17 to 18-second period, and the combined energy is off the charts – 16542 in the morning. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE. This is big, powerful, and clean – only for the absolute best. This is a serious standout for experts, but be warned: this is a long-period swell, and at a reef break like Pea Break, it'll hold up and throw some heavy slabs.

Thursday the 27th is still huge – 15 ft SW swell in the morning with a fresh offshore wind from the SSE at 19 mph, creating clean, wind-sculpted faces. Size is down to 13 ft by the afternoon. From Friday the 28th through to the end of the month, the size drops and the wind turns onshore, making it pretty average. Strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions dominate from the 29th to the 31st, with lumpy, blown-out surf.

Into the first week of September, it gets interesting again. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are still messy and onshore – poor conditions. But Thursday the 3rd of September is another solid highlight. A clean 15 ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and gentle cross-shore winds from the southwest, producing a combined energy of 10904. This is a serious, powerful swell with clean-ish lines, but it's still a big wave for experts only. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th also have good 12 ft to 15 ft SW swell, but the breeze gets a bit more cross-off or slightly onshore, so the quality drops off a touch.

Overall, the big standouts are Friday the 21st of August and Wednesday the 26th of August. The 26th is the biggest, rawest swell of the whole run. If you're an experienced charger and can handle serious size, that's your day. Thursday the 3rd of September is also a top contender for clean, powerful waves. The crowds here can turn up sometimes, so get in early. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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