Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a look at Pea Break for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are decent, but we’ll have to wait out some junk before the real goods show up.

The initial window kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st, but it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a solid 8ft SW swell rolling in with a 12-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the South at 12 mph. The wave energy is pumping (2120), but the conditions are only marginal. It’s a reef break for advanced surfers, so it’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s not the cleanest it could be.

Now, Wednesday, July 22nd, is where things start to look up. The morning is still a bit cross-off, but the swell is still 8ft from the SW, and the period bumps up to 13 seconds. The energy jumps to 4263, which is strong. But the real standout is the afternoon. The wind swings to a light offshore from the SE at 9 mph, and the swell bumps to 12ft from the SW with a 14-second period. Energy is cranking at 4370. This is clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. This is the best on offer in the early part of the outlook.

Thursday, July 23rd, has a solid morning with 8ft SW swell and 14-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the NE. The afternoon, however, turns glassy with a light NE breeze at 3 mph. The swell drops a touch to 7ft, but the period is still a nice 14 seconds. The energy is still strong (1769), and it’ll be clean. A good session for the advanced crew, but not as heavy as Wednesday.

Friday, July 24th, takes a step back. The swell drops to 5ft with a 12-second period, and the wind is cross-on from the NNE. The energy drops to the 800s, and it’s poor. We get a bit of a light cross-shore in the afternoon, but it’s still marginal. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday, July 25th, is a write-off. Fresh to strong cross-on winds and a messy, lumpy ocean. The swell is small and the energy is weak. Skip it.

Sunday, July 26th, is a mess. A big 15ft SW swell on a short 9-second period, but it’s being hammered by a strong 25 mph cross-on wind. The energy is huge (3256), but the conditions are poor. The afternoon is even worse with a 28 mph onshore wind. This is a kite-surfing day, not a paddling day.

The start of the next week, Monday July 27th and Tuesday July 28th, is still messy with strong winds and lumpy cross-chop. Then, finally, a light at the end of the tunnel. Tuesday, July 28th, shapes up nicely. The morning brings a clean 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a light offshore from the SE at 3 mph. The energy is strong (3467). The afternoon goes glassy with a light S breeze, dropping to 8ft but still clean. This is a solid day for the experienced surfers.

After that, we hit another rough patch. From Wednesday, July 29th, through to Sunday, August 2nd, the wind is a problem. Strong cross-shore winds, rain, and thunderstorms ruin the surface. The swell is there, but it’s messy. The energy is moderate to strong, but the wind is just awful.

The final standout is a long-range call for Tuesday, August 4th. The morning kicks off with a clean 12ft SW swell, a 15-second period, and a light cross-off from the South at 9 mph. The energy is very strong (5017). The afternoon is similar, with a 10ft SW swell and the same clean conditions. This is a promising one, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit, but it’s not tropical.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are the afternoon of Wednesday, July 22nd, and the clean periods on Tuesday, July 28th. The long-range Tuesday, August 4th, is the one to watch, but it’s a ways off. For the rest of the time, you’ll be fighting the wind. Stay sharp.

Rusty.

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