
Surf Forecasts:
Pea Break surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 6,040 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pea Break in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's cut through the chatter and get straight to what matters for Pea Break over the next couple of weeks.
We've got a real mixed bag coming our way, with some serious power on the horizon, but we're going to have to be patient. The bulk of the next week is looking pretty grim, but there are two distinct windows of opportunity that are worth circling on the calendar.
The immediate outlook is a write-off. From now right through until the end of next weekend, it's a real battle with the wind. Onshore and cross-onshore breezes are going to have that swell all chopped up and lumpy, making it a tough paddle for very little reward. We've got a lot of energy in the water – with combined energy readings between 1700 and 5900 – but it's just not going to be clean. You'd be better off waiting.
The first real standout comes on Monday the 14th of September. This is where the stars start to align. The swell is still solid at 12ft to 13ft from the WSW, carrying a lot of grunt with combined energy readings over 5500. The big change is the wind, swinging around to a gentle cross-offshore breeze. This is going to clean up the lines nicely, making for some clean, powerful waves. This is expert territory though; at over 8ft, it's only for the crew with the right quiver and the experience to handle it. A proper groundswell with a 14-second period will have some nice long lulls between sets, so the paddle out won't be as much of a fight as the size suggests. Expect the crowds to be sometimes an issue because of the quality.
Now, for the second window, and this one is a real beast, we have to look a bit further out. The 19th of September is a day that demands respect. The forecast is showing a massive 23ft swell from the west, pushing the combined energy reading into a staggering 20357. That is a serious amount of water moving. The wind is cross-onshore, but at that size, the break may just be too unruly to handle. You'd need to be a top-tier expert to even think about it, and even then, it's a massive call. The following Monday, the 21st of September, offers another go at it, with a 15ft to 17ft SSW swell and some cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is around 10900, so the power is absolutely there, and the wind is more manageable. It's still a big, expert-only wave.
Further down the line, from the 23rd through the 25th of September, we see the swell dropping to a more manageable 8ft to 10ft from the SW. The winds look fantastic, with clean offshore and cross-offshore breezes. This could be a really fun, clean stretch for experienced surfers who don't want to wrestle the mega-swell.
So to wrap it up, the best bet for the crew is Monday, the 14th, for a proper, clean, powerful session. The second half of the month has some massive potential, but you need to be switched on and pick your moment carefully.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1604 | 1488 | 1739 | 1556 | 4282 | 3440 | 5163 | 1720 | 1206 | 2547 | 3170 | 4762 | 5956 | 5534 | 4505 | 3924 | 3517 | 2595 | 3385 | 2986 | 2178 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:18AM0.66m | 11:01PM0.38m | 9:58AM0.58m | 10:44PM0.43m | 10:33AM0.49m | 10:37PM0.50m | 10:59AM0.40m | 10:37PM0.56m | 10:32AM0.32m | 10:42PM0.61m | 10:55PM0.64m | 11:15PM0.65m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.18m | 3:04AM0.32m | 5:00PM0.27m | 4:06AM0.30m | 4:22PM0.32m | 5:04AM0.29m | 3:33PM0.33m | 6:09AM0.29m | 2:41PM0.29m | 1:41PM0.24m | 1:39PM0.18m | ||||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
1604 | 1488 | 1739 | 1556 | 4282 | 3440 | 5163 | 1720 | 1206 | 2547 | 3170 | 4762 | 5956 | 5534 | 4505 | 3924 | 3517 | 2595 | 3385 | 2986 | 2178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | N 6 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | — | — | N 6 | WSW 15 | W 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 21 | — | — | — |
141 | 41 | 450 | 1395 | — | — | 18 | 1418 | 160 | 902 | 1199 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 22 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 308 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | NNE 4 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 6 | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — |
80 | — | 16 | 144 | 134 | 223 | — | — | 1061 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 4 | 4 | 72 | 72 | 232 | 363 | 363 | 215 | 363 | 363 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 17 |
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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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