Pea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is a classic winter stretch for Pea Break, a reef setup that's fairly exposed to the southwest. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

We’ve got a slow start. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are write-offs with strong onshore and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. The swell is there, but it’s not worth paddling out for.

The first real window opens up Wednesday morning, the 5th of August. Swell is a solid 15 ft from the WSW with a long 16-second period, carrying a massive 10372 units of energy. Winds are light and cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit choppy but very powerful. This is advanced territory – the size and the long period will be pushing it, so only for the experienced crew. The afternoon cleans up a bit more with a light onshore breeze.

Thursday the 6th keeps the size around 12 to 13 ft, but the wind turns more offshore, especially in the morning, making for cleaner conditions. Energy is still high, in the 6000 to 7400 range. But the scores are low, so it’s not the top pick.

Now, the real standout is Saturday the 8th of August. Morning and afternoon both look excellent. Swell is 18 to 20 ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, and the energy is through the roof – over 15800 and 16066. The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze, so the surface will be smooth. This is big, powerful, and clean. It’s going to be a proper session for the charger. But be warned, with that size and the reef, it’s experts only.

Sunday the 9th is still big but the wind swings back onshore, making it choppy and messy, so not worth it.

The following week has some promising pulses. Monday the 10th has a strong cross-offshore breeze but a lot of wind, 40 km/h, so it’s going to be a battle. Swell is a solid 13 to 16 ft from the SW with long period, so the energy is there.

Tuesday the 11th is a huge day – 25 ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy is a monster 35506. The wind is clean and cross-offshore. But the file says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. That’s a massive, dangerous swell, and only the absolute top-tier experts might even consider it. For most of us, it’s a day to watch from the cliff.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are still in the 10 to 16 ft range, with lighter winds, making for decent but not epic sessions. The energy is still high.

The end of the run, from Friday the 14th to Tuesday the 18th, has a mixed bag. Friday the 14th afternoon has a clean offshore wind with a 13 ft SW swell, giving exceptional conditions for experts. The weekend of the 15th and 16th is clean but with a lot of cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit lumpy but still rideable. The last couple of days, Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, get messy again with onshore winds.

Overall, the absolute best of the bunch is Saturday the 8th of August. That’s your golden ticket. The second week has some solid swells, especially the 11th, but it’s potentially too big for the break. Keep an eye on the 14th afternoon for a clean, expert-level session.

Rusty

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