Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cookin’ for Peak Rock over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the heart rate up.

First up, the water temp is around 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. We’ve got a solid run starting Wednesday morning the 8th. Wednesday morning delivers a clean 5 ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is strong at 2403, and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph, the conditions are pristine. This is proper reef-break quality for the experienced crew. The swell is a good size, has that long-period push, and with the wind holding, it’s a standout session.

Thursday morning the 9th keeps the good vibes rolling with a clean 5 ft SW swell, period dropping a bit to 16 seconds but still decent. The wind is lighter from the NNE at 3 mph, keeping things clean. That afternoon, it goes glassy as the wind swings ESE at 3 mph – 4 ft of SW groundswell, with period at 15 seconds. Perfect for a twilight session.

Friday the 10th is another top pick. Morning and afternoon both see a clean 5 ft to 5 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the north at 9 mph. That’s about as good as it gets for a reef setup – clean lines, manageable size, and that classic offshore groom. The energy is moderate to strong (1209 and 993).

Now, things get rugged from Saturday the 11th. The wind cranks up to 25 mph from the north, which makes paddling a nightmare even though it’s offshore. The swell drops to 4 ft with a shorter 14-second period. Sunday the 12th through Wednesday the 15th sees a big pulse of swell – 10 ft up to a massive 18 ft – but it’s accompanied by howling winds from the NW, W, and SW, with speeds hitting 31 mph. The combined energy readings are off the charts (5674, 4314, even 15696), but with near-gale cross-offshore and cross-onshore winds, it’s a washing machine. This is strictly for the lunatics or, honestly, looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Thursday the 16th through Monday the 21st stays messy with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, so you’re best off giving it a miss.

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, though. Saturday the 18th afternoon finally sees a return to form with a clean 6 ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NW at 6 mph. Energy is moderate at 1315. That’s a solid session.

Then, the big finish. Thursday the 23rd of July is the absolute standout of this whole outlook. Morning and afternoon serve up a fantastic 8 ft to 7 ft SW groundswell with a 15 to 14-second period. The combined energy is strong (2560 and 2113), and the wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW at just 6 to 9 mph. The surface will be clean as a whistle. This is big enough to have plenty of push but not out of control – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible at Peak Rock, so get in early.

So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Wednesday the 8th morning, Friday the 10th all day, and if you can wait, Thursday the 23rd is the one to circle on the calendar. That long-range call looks promising, but it’s still a couple of weeks out, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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