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.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The early part of the forecast is a write-off, with big, onshore winds and ugly conditions. It’s not until Friday afternoon that things start to get interesting. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday, September 4th in the afternoon. We’ve got 15ft of solid WSW groundswell pushing in, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s proper long-period energy, meaning it’ll be powerful and have some nice waiting time between sets. The wind is a light cross-shore, which will keep things reasonably clean. The combined swell energy is massive (9841), so this is a serious session for advanced surfers only. The swell is over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew.

The real standout, though, is shaping up for Tuesday, September 8th. The morning session looks like the pick of the entire 16-day window. We’re looking at a clean 13ft swell from the WSW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. The wind is light and offshore from the ESE, which is exactly what you want for a reef like Pea Break. The water will be glassy, and the combined energy is huge (9403). This is a world-class forecast for experts. The only downside is that it’s a fairly consistent spot, so crowds are possible, but with these conditions, everyone’s going to be frothing.

After that, the week of the 9th sees a drop in size and some messy winds, but there are still a few decent windows. Monday, September 14th morning offers a clean 13ft WSW swell with a 15-second period and a gentle cross-shore wind. It’s not the standout, but it’s a solid option for the advanced crew.

Looking further out, Wednesday, September 16th morning shows some promise. The swell is back up to 13ft from the WSW, with an 18-second period – that’s about as long as it gets. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect, but the energy is strong (9848). It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it could be a ripper.

For the rest of the second week, from the 10th onwards, the swell drops significantly and the winds turn onshore or cross-onshore, making for choppy, poor conditions. There’s not much to get excited about there.

So, to wrap it up: the first couple of days are a washout. Friday afternoon, September 4th is a strong start, but the absolute best is Tuesday morning, September 8th – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. After that, keep an eye on Wednesday, September 16th as a potential long-range gem.

Rusty.

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