Surf Forecasts:
Peak Rock surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peak Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Peak Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Peak Rock in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peak Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've been poring over the charts for Peak Rock. It’s a reef setup, intermediate territory, and it’s fairly consistent, which is good. The water temp is sitting around 56° right now, which is about average for this time of year. The wind tends to swing around, but when it locks in, it can get real special here. Let’s run through it.
First up, this Friday afternoon, 14 August, we've got a solid 8ft SW swell rolling in with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is a thumping 3637, which is strong. But it's coming with a cross-shore WSW breeze at 9 mph, putting a slight chop on the face. It's not the cleanest, but there's plenty of push for someone who knows the reef.
Saturday morning, 15 August, sees a similar 8ft SW swell, still with that long 15-second pulse, energy at 2742, but the wind has flipped to a light ESE cross-on at only 3 mph. It's rideable, but that little onshore tickle will keep it from being glassy.
Things get a bit messy Saturday afternoon with the wind picking up to 12 mph from the south, and Sunday brings cleaner skies but the swell starts to drop. Sunday morning has 6ft SW at 14 seconds with a light ENE cross-shore, still a bit of wind ripple, but the energy is dropping to 1350.
Monday, 17 August, the swell is down to 5ft, and by Tuesday morning, 18 August, we see a drop to 4ft. But here’s a little gem: Tuesday morning kicks in with a NE cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph. That’s clean. The swell is small at 4ft, but the 14-second period will give it some shape. The energy is only 882, so it’s moderate, but for a grovel board or a log, that’s a fun session with no one hassling you.
From Wednesday, 19 August, through Friday, 21 August, the swell drops off to under 3ft. The wind is offshore at times, but there’s just not enough water moving. The energy falls to between 225 and 465. It’s a quiet spell.
Then, mark your calendars for the standout. Sunday morning, 23 August, we start to see a spike with 7ft SW at 14 seconds, clean under a WNW cross-off at 12 mph, energy at 2021. But the real magic is Monday, 24 August. Monday morning delivers a 12ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and it’s clean with a NNE cross-off at only 6 mph. The combined energy is a massive 5606 – that’s serious power. That’s expert territory for sure, too big for beginners. Then Monday afternoon the swell holds at 12ft, but the period stretches to a very long 17 seconds, and the combined energy rockets to 11301. The wind is glassy-light from the WSW. That is a world-class window at Peak Rock if the tide lines up. This is the one to be frothing for.
After that peak, Tuesday, 25 August, still has 7ft with clean wind, but the energy drops back to 1882. The wind gets strong offshore by the end of the week, which cleans the face but makes paddling a chore. By Saturday, 29 August, we see a late call: Saturday morning is glassy with a 5ft SW swell at an 11-second period, energy at 920. That’s a clean, fun-sized morning for the crew who want a mellow session.
So, overall, there’s a slow start, a few small clean windows, but the absolute standout is Monday, 24 August. Big, powerful, long-period SW groundswell, light winds, and peak energy. That's the one you don't miss.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the N by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3367 | 3539 | 2525 | 2372 | 1736 | 1238 | 1048 | 911 | 816 | 1240 | 1155 | 676 | 630 | 477 | 251 | 223 | 214 | 255 | 534 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:42AM1.88m | 1:31PM2.09m | 1:43AM1.98m | 2:13PM2.13m | 2:37AM2.04m | 2:51PM2.14m | 3:24AM2.06m | 3:27PM2.12m | 4:08AM2.04m | 4:01PM2.07m | 4:48AM1.99m | 4:33PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.66m | 7:02AM0.26m | 7:42PM0.47m | 7:55AM0.29m | 8:28PM0.31m | 8:41AM0.35m | 9:10PM0.21m | 9:24AM0.43m | 9:49PM0.16m | 10:03AM0.53m | 10:25PM0.18m | 10:39AM0.64m | 11:01PM0.23m | |||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 |
3367 | 3539 | 2525 | 2372 | 1736 | 1238 | 1048 | 911 | 816 | 1240 | 1155 | 676 | 630 | 477 | 251 | 223 | 214 | 186 | 534 | 178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 |
270 | — | 217 | 381 | 336 | 104 | — | — | 29 | 57 | 82 | 201 | 51 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 98 | 255 | 172 | 206 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | — | ESE 5 | — | SSW 15 | SW 16 | — | ESE 6 | S 18 | SSW 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 5 | — | 23 | 10 | — | 4 | 24 | 26 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 5 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 22 | — | 5 | — | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 37 | 66 | 7 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Peak Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Peak Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Peak Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Peak Rock surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Peak Rock) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Peak Rock may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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