Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The first few days are looking pretty average, if I’m being honest. Peak Rock’s got some small swell, but the winds are messing it up. On Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th, you're looking at weak waves around 5 to 6 feet, but with cross-shore breezes making things lumpy and chopped. Not a lot of punch behind them either. Probably not worth the paddle.

Tuesday the 18th cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell's a bit smaller, around 4 feet. It’s rideable, but nothing to get too amped about. Wednesday the 19th the wind gets strong offshore, but the swell just fades away to ankle-biters. Thursday afternoon might be clean with some long-period swell, but it's way too small.

Now, Friday the 21st is the first bright spot. We’ve got a proper long-period groundswell, and if you can get out early, there’s a nice offshore breeze. The waves will be around 2 to 3 feet, but with that 19-second period, they’ll have some push and shape. It’s clean and should be some fun, easy waves.

Then the ocean just turns it on. From Saturday the 22nd, we’re talking about a solid 10-foot swell that just keeps on coming for a few days. That’s a big step up. But, the wind turns cross-shore and fresh, making it a messy, lumpy beast. This size is maxing out the reef, and with the onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Sunday and Monday are still big, in the 8 to 12 foot range, with a strong cross-offshore wind. It’s heavy and powerful, and not for the faint of heart. This is expert territory only. To be honest, it might be more of a spectacle than a surf session.

Into the second week, things settle down. The standout is definitely the morning of Thursday the 27th. The wind goes light offshore, and we have a clean 5-foot swell with a long 18-second period. The energy is solid, and the reports say it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That's the day to make a plan. Friday the 28th afternoon also looks proper, with moderate offshore winds and a solid 6-foot SW swell.

The final couple of days see the swell drop. Saturday the 29th has a magical glassy afternoon with a 4-foot swell – perfect for your smaller board. The 30th gets a bit bigger again, around 6 feet with a long period and offshore winds, but it gets strong, making it a fight. The 31st is a write-off with a near gale offshore wind; you won’t even be able to get out.

So, looking at the whole run, the one to really hunt down is the morning of Thursday the 27th. That’s your standout. The Friday morning on the 21st is a great, smaller option too. That huge swell from the 22nd to the 24th is more for watching than riding, unless you're a seasoned charger and the wind co-operates, which it isn't likely to.

Rusty.

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