Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Pea Break is cooking up for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the good news is we’ve got a serious run of solid, long-period groundswell on the horizon, mostly from the SW and WSW. This is a reef break that handles that direction well. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We kick off on Saturday the 29th. The morning has a clean 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but a stiff 16 mph cross-off breeze from the east is making things marginal. The combined energy is pumping at 2992, but it’s not quite coming together. The afternoon gets better: the swell jumps to 10ft, period stretches to 17 seconds, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-off. The energy is massive at 4856, but the file flags it as marginal due to tide. It’s got potential, but it’s not the standout.

Sunday the 30th offers more of the same size, with a 10ft WSW swell and a 17-second period in the morning, but the wind swings cross-shore from the NE at 9 mph, putting a slight chop on it. The afternoon cleans right up with a light 6 mph offshore from the NW. That’s 10ft, 16-second groundswell, and clean conditions. This is a solid, fun window.

Monday the 31st is a write-off. Strong onshore winds and rain make it a day to stay home.

Tuesday the 1st of September is back on the cards. Morning has an 8ft WSW swell with a gentle cross-shore breeze, and the afternoon pushes 10ft with a light cross-onshore. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are mixed. Wednesday is blown out with fresh cross-onshore winds. Thursday the 3rd morning, though, is special. We get a clean 12ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a gentle 9 mph cross-off from the south. The energy is 3953, and the file says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a heavy wave for a reef – this is for advanced crew only. Too big for beginners, and at 12ft, it’s expert territory.

Friday the 4th is trashed by strong winds and rain squalls. Saturday the 5th morning is back to a massive 13ft WSW swell, but it’s still a bit marginal with a moderate cross-off. The afternoon hits 15ft with a fresh cross-off – that’s a monster, and the energy is over 6000. Only for the brave.

Now, here’s the true standout. Look at Thursday the 10th of September afternoon. Glassy conditions. A 13ft WSW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 8611. The file calls it exceptional for expert surfers. This is the one. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session to aim for. The long period will make it grind perfectly on this reef, with long lulls between sets. It’s an expert-only wave.

The rest of the second week is mostly blown out by moderate cross-onshore winds, though Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th offer some clean, smaller 7ft to 8ft SW swells with nice offshore or cross-off winds. Solid, clean waves for the intermediate crew.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Thursday the 10th of September afternoon for the experts, and for a solid, clean session that’s more manageable, Sunday the 30th of August afternoon is your best bet. Expect crowds at Pea Break sometimes.

Rusty.

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