Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way for Peak Rock, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and handles a SSW swell best. The water’s sitting at 55.8°F right now, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off on Tuesday afternoon, the 11th of August. We’re looking at a 5.6ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period, and a NNW offshore wind keeping things clean. The energy’s pumping hard with a reading of 1211, so expect some proper grunt. This is a standout – the wind’s off, the waves are solid, and the reef should be shaping up nicely. It’s intermediate level, so not for beginners, but it’s a beauty.

Wednesday morning, the 12th, throws a bigger 6.9ft swell from the SW with a long 16-second period, but the wind’s swinging cross-off from the W at 35 km/h, making it a bit tricky. The numbers are huge at 2300, but the conditions are marginal. By Wednesday afternoon, it jumps to 9.8ft from the WSW with the same 16-second period, and the cross-off wind from the WNW at 25 km/h keeps it clean. That’s some serious size – over 8.2ft, so it’s for experts only. The energy is massive at 7951, but the break is fairly exposed, so it’s going to be a handful.

Thursday, the 13th, and Friday, the 14th, keep the 9.8ft swell going from the SW with 16-second periods, but the wind stays cross-off most of the time. Thursday morning has a fresh breeze at 30 km/h, easing to a gentle 15 km/h in the afternoon. Friday morning’s similar, with a gentle breeze. The energy’s still high, around 4000-4800, but the quality’s described as marginal. Friday afternoon, the wind turns cross from the SW, and the waves drop to 8.2ft, so it gets a bit messy.

The weekend eases down. Saturday, the 15th, has 7.9ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period, but a light cross-on wind from the S makes it choppy. Energy’s around 2689. Sunday, the 16th, is a real highlight – morning brings a 5.9ft swell from the SW, 14-second period, with a NE wind at 5 km/h, nearly glassy. The energy’s 1428, and it’s clean as a whistle. This is another standout for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets cross-on again, so grab the morning session.

Monday, the 17th, is similar with a 4.9ft swell from the SW, 14-second period, and a NNE offshore breeze at 5 km/h in the morning. Clean and fun. The afternoon’s onshore, so not great. Tuesday, the 18th, drops to 4.3ft, then 3.0ft later in the day, with 14-17 second periods and offshore winds – clean but small. Energy’s dropping to 866-1096.

Wednesday, the 19th, and Thursday, the 20th, see the swell fade to 3.0ft and 2.0ft, with periods still long. Thursday afternoon has a 2.0ft swell from the WSW with a 19-second period and a light offshore wind – that’s a long period, perfect for the reef, but tiny. Energy’s low at 190-397.

Then a pulse arrives on Friday, the 21st of August, with a 4.9ft swell from the WSW, 16-second period, and a light offshore wind from the N in the morning. Energy’s 1197, and it’s clean. Saturday, the 22nd, is similar with 5.2ft from the SW, 14-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the N. Energy’s 1199. Good, clean, fun-sized waves. Sunday, the 23rd, drops to 4.6ft and 3.9ft, with a fresh offshore wind, but the energy’s still decent at 1185-1564.

The real standout for the second week hits Monday, the 24th of August. We’ve got a 8.2ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 25 km/h. Energy’s screaming at 3593. This is excellent for experienced surfers only – big, clean, and powerful. Tuesday, the 25th, is also a gem with a 7.2ft swell from the SW, 14-second period, and a gentle offshore wind in the morning, then glassy in the afternoon. Energy’s 1996-1584, and the afternoon is glassy perfection. That’s your best bet in the second week.

Wednesday, the 26th, turns ugly with a strong cross-on wind from the ESE at 30-35 km/h, lumpy and poor. The swell’s 5.2ft to 8.2ft, but the wind kills it – definitely not worth it.

So, to sum it up: the best days are Tuesday the 11

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