Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks have a lot of energy in the water, but we’re going to have to pick our moments. The swell is showing up consistently from the southwest, and that’s exactly what Pea Break wants to see. But the wind is going to be the deciding factor, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag for a while.

We start off on Tuesday the 8th of September with a solid pulse of southwest groundswell. Morning sees 13 feet of swell with a 16-second period, which is proper long-period groundswell. The energy is strong, clocking in at 8050. It’s a bit cross-off with a moderate breeze, so it’ll be clean, but this is powerful stuff. This is a standout for the experienced crew only. The afternoon drops slightly to 12 feet but stays clean with a gentle cross-off breeze and exceptional conditions for experts. That’s a serious window. The water temp is 65°, which is just about normal for this time of year, so a 3/2 will do you fine.

Wednesday the 9th sees the swell ease to 10 feet, but the wind swings more east-northeast and gets a bit stronger, so it’s not as clean. Still, there are waves, just not the same level of polish. Thursday the 10th drops further to around 6 feet, and the wind goes light and a bit cross-on, with a little bump on it. It’s rideable but nothing to write home about. Friday the 11th sees a new pulse of longer period swell, 19 seconds, but the onshore wind kills it. It’s lumpy and crossed up. Not good.

The weekend is a write-off. Saturday the 12th has more swell, but the onshore flow makes it messy, and Sunday the 13th gets worse with a fresh cross-onshore breeze and lumpy conditions. We’re looking at a few days of poor quality here.

Monday the 14th is interesting though. Morning it’s a bit cross-shore with light wind, but the afternoon sees the wind swing to the south as a cross-off with a moderate breeze, and the swell is back up to 12 feet with a 15-second period. (Pea Break) The energy is strong at 6029. It’s clean and powerful. This is a solid pick.

Tuesday the 15th is another good one. The morning has 10 feet of swell and a light east-northeast cross-off breeze. The conditions are clean and described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a great window. The afternoon is still okay but the wind strengthens a touch.

Wednesday the 16th holds some quality with a gentle south cross-off and 8 feet of swell. It’s smaller but still clean. After that, Thursday the 17th turns poor again with a cross-on wind and choppy surf. Friday the 18th is a full-on mess with a strong breeze and light rain. The swell is there at 12 feet, but it’s just not worth it.

There’s a big pulse of swell coming in for the week after. Saturday the 19th sees 12 feet in the afternoon, but the wind is all over the place. The standout is Sunday the 20th with a massive 12 feet of swell and a 16-second period, with light winds in the morning. The energy is huge at 7191. It’s cross-on, but the light wind will keep it relatively clean. This is a promising one. Monday the 21st, the swell jumps to 15 feet, but it’s dead onshore, making it a mess. Tuesday the 22nd is the same story, with 16 feet of swell and strong winds. Just no.

But hold on. Wednesday the 23rd is the pearl of the whole run. The swell is a solid 15 feet from the southwest with a 15-second period. The wind dies completely in the morning. It is dead glassy. This is as good as it gets for Pea Break. The energy is a massive 10144 in the afternoon with a clean cross-off breeze. This is the one to plan for. It’s a long-range call, but the signs are all there.

So, in short, the best surf is on Tuesday the 8th, Monday the 14th, Tuesday the 15th, and then the standout is that glassy Wednesday the 23rd. There’s a lot of water moving, so pick your windows and be ready.

Rusty

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