Surf Forecasts:
Pea Break surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 9,408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Pea Break. There’s a serious pulse of energy coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. We’ve got a big window of surf, but you’ll need to pick your moments carefully.
The water temperature is sitting at 65°F, which is about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a nice little bonus, means you can probably get away with a thinner wetsuit or just a spring suit.
Right now, the first real action hits us Wednesday afternoon (26th August). The swell is a solid 15ft, coming from the WSW with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined wave energy is massive (12791). This is serious, groundswell energy. But it’s a cross-off wind from the SSE at 16 mph, and the forecast is calling it "marginal." For a reef break like Pea Break, that long period groundswell is actually ideal for shaping up, but the wind won’t be perfect. It’s still clean, and for experienced surfers only at this size.
Thursday the 27th sees the swell dropping a little, but still a powerful 13ft to 12ft from the SW with periods of 15 to 14 seconds. The big news is Thursday afternoon: the wind goes offshore at 22 mph from the SSE. That’s a fresh breeze, but it’s offshore and clean. The energy is still strong (5496). This is one of the best windows for the week if you can handle the size and the wind strength.
Friday morning the 28th is the standout for the first week. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 8ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SE at 16 mph. The energy is moderate (1632), and the report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is your window. Pea Break will be reeling, and it’ll be clean. After that, the swell drops further and the quality fades.
Saturday the 29th offers a bit of hope. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-off wind, but Saturday afternoon is interesting. The swell picks back up to 10ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period, energy at 4589, and a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE at 9 mph. The conditions are clean. This is a good call for the afternoon session.
From Sunday the 30th onwards, the wind goes onshore or cross-shore for a solid stretch. The swell stays in the 7ft to 12ft range, but the quality drops. There’s a long gap of poor to marginal conditions through the end of August and into the first week of September.
The next potential highlight pops up much later, on Friday morning, 4th September. The swell is back up to 13ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is very strong (7176). The wind is a light cross-on from the W at 6 mph, and the forecast is "marginal" but with a decent score. It’s big, it’s powerful, and for a reef break, the long period groundswell could make for some memorable, heavy waves. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
Saturday 5th September afternoon is a maybe. The swell is 12ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, and the wind is a light cross from the SW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (3512) and the conditions are "light cross-shore with small crossing wind ripples." It’s not perfect, but it might be surfable.
After that, the wind turns onshore again and stays nasty for the rest of the window. From Monday 8th September onwards, it’s a write-off for the 16-day forecast. The swell is still there, but the wind is either cross-on or onshore, and the forecast is calling it poor or blown out.
So, for the best surf of the period: Friday morning, 28th August is your pick. The swell is 8ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, and it’s offshore and clean. Get on it. The second best is Thursday afternoon, 27th August, for the offshore wind and the big, long-period groundswell, but that’s for the brave only. The long-range call for Friday morning, 4th September is promising but uncertain.
Stay safe out there, and keep your eyes on the horizon. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
9408 | 6691 | 5429 | 2084 | 1591 | 769 | 455 | 1904 | 4856 | 5240 | 6043 | 4267 | 3601 | 1670 | 5218 | 5026 | 3975 | 3183 | 2764 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:03AM0.69m | 11:40PM0.34m | 9:34AM0.66m | 11:21PM0.37m | 10:03AM0.60m | 11:15PM0.42m | 10:30AM0.52m | 11:17PM0.48m | 10:51AM0.43m | 11:29PM0.54m | 10:36AM0.34m | 11:51PM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.14m | 2:00AM0.33m | 5:12PM0.19m | 3:12AM0.32m | 5:11PM0.23m | 4:16AM0.31m | 5:04PM0.27m | 5:23AM0.30m | 4:46PM0.30m | 6:49AM0.30m | 3:50PM0.29m | ||||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:57 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
9408 | 6691 | 5429 | 2084 | 1591 | 769 | 455 | 1904 | 4856 | 5240 | 6043 | 4267 | 3601 | 1670 | 5218 | 5026 | 3975 | 3183 | 2764 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 9 | 16 | 60 | 255 | 1088 | — | — | — | — | — | 1339 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 25 | WSW 24 | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 25 | 54 | 302 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 349 | 197 | 93 | 110 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 134 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 1326 | 1687 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 72 | 17 | 363 | 1 | 0 | 459 | 363 | 363 |
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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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