Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Pea Break is the only spot on the radar, and it’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent and takes a south-west swell, so it’s got a clear direction it likes. The water is sitting at 64°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The first real window of surf kicks off on Sunday the 30th of August. There’s a solid 10ft swell from the west-south-west rolling in with a 17-second period, which is a long-period groundswell, packing a lot of energy (6043). The wind is a cross-off on Sunday morning, so it’ll be clean, but the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so don’t expect perfection. This swell is big enough at 10ft that it’s not for beginners, and with that long period, it’s going to be better suited for the reef here than a beach break would be. Sunday afternoon swings to an onshore wind, so forget that.

Monday the 31st has a 8ft swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-on on Monday morning, making it lumpy, and by afternoon it’s a strong breeze, so it’s a write-off. Tuesday the 1st of September drops to a 10ft swell with a shorter period, 15 seconds, and cross-shore winds, but it’s still on the choppy side. Wednesday the 2nd stays messy, with a 10ft swell and cross-on winds.

Then Thursday the 3rd of September sees a bump to 12ft from the south-west, but the wind is screaming from the west-north-west at 19-25 mph, so it’s a no-go, lumpy and messy. Friday the 4th of September, though, is a real standout. We’ve got a massive 20ft swell from the west-south-west on Friday morning, with a cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is huge (13684), but this is strictly for experts—over 8ft is only for the experienced, and 20ft is a beast. The long period (14 seconds) means it’ll be powerful, so the reef setup is perfect. Friday afternoon is even better with a 18ft swell and 16-second period, still cross-off and clean, scoring a 7. That’s the best of the entire outlook.

Saturday the 5th of September is a write-off again with rain and strong onshore winds. Sunday the 6th brings a 16ft swell from the south-west, but it’s cross-shore, so it’s manageable but not glassy.

Now, Monday the 7th of September is another gem. The morning is glassy with a 12ft swell from the west-south-west, 16-second period, and “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” (score 5). The wind is virtually nothing, 3 mph from the north-west, so it’s clean. The combined energy is 6494, moderate-to-strong. This is a must-check for anyone who’s up for a paddle.

The rest of the week into the second week is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th have 8-10ft swells with light cross-on winds, so it’s just okay, not special. Thursday the 10th of September sees a 15ft swell from the west-south-west with an 18-second period, very long period, and energy at 11328. The wind is cross-on, but it’s a gentle breeze, so it’s fairly choppy, but the size and period make it worth a look for experts. The rest of the month into September has big swells but often poor winds, like the 20ft to 21ft on the 14th of September, which is too big and onshore.

So, the best on offer is Friday the 4th of September morning and afternoon, with that massive, clean, cross-off swell. Then Monday the 7th of September morning is a close second for the glassy conditions and solid 12ft. Get out there if you can handle it.

Rusty

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