Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Peak Rock.

Over the next fortnight, we’re looking at a real mixed bag. It starts off a bit average, but there’s a proper pulse of energy coming through the second week that could deliver some serious grunt if the wind plays ball. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Saturday the 8th kicks things off with a solid 5ft SW swell, period at 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is howling out of the north at 16 mph though, which is offshore for this spot, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy is strong (1261), but the north wind is a moderate breeze and it’ll be tough to get into. It’s a bit marginal; not the best start but it’s surfable.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. The wind goes cross-off and jumps up to 19-28 mph, and the swell drops away to 3-4ft. It’s small, messy and a no-go.

Monday the 10th sees the swell bump back up to 6-7ft from the SW, with a very long period of 17-19 seconds. The energy is very strong (2787). Wind is strong out of the NW at 25 mph, offshore but howling. It’s clean but it’ll be a battle to get out. More of an expert wave given the size and power, borderline too big for most.

Tuesday the 11th drops back to 5-5ft, still with clean offshore wind but a lot weaker energy. It’s rideable but not lighting the world on fire.

Now, Wednesday the 12th afternoon sees the swell jump to a proper 10ft from the WSW, period 16 seconds. That’s a big boy wave – way too much for beginners at 10ft. The wind is cross-off at 28 mph, strong breeze, so it’s clean but those conditions are more for kitesurfers than paddle surfers, to be honest. Energy is very strong (5489).

The real standout window starts Thursday the 13th. Thursday morning delivers a solid 13ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. Combined energy is extreme (12170). The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 19 mph, which keeps it clean. This is for experts only – 13ft is a serious ocean. It’s the best quality on offer, no question.

Friday the 14th morning keeps the goodness going with 12ft from the WSW, period 16 seconds, cross-off wind at 16 mph. Energy is extreme (10699). Another day for experienced surfers only.

After that, the wind turns against us from Saturday the 15th onwards. It goes cross-on and onshore, ruining the quality despite still having 6-8ft of swell. The best window is definitely the 13th and 14th, but that swell is huge and only for the well-prepared. The Monday and Tuesday mornings of the 17th and 18th pop up with clean conditions again, and the 19th Wednesday morning looks real promising with 5ft SW groundswell, period 16 seconds, and light offshore wind. That’s a nice, clean, solid option for intermediate surfers.

From the 20th onward, it fades. The swell drops below 5ft and the energy falls away, with the last few days looking ordinary. So, overall, the big kahuna is Thursday the 13th, but it’s a beast. Keep an eye on the 17th and 19th as cleaner, more manageable windows.

Rusty.

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