
Surf Forecasts:
Peak Rock surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 8,868 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 19s. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peak Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for this stretch of coast.
The first few days are a bit messy, but there’s some real gems if you wait for the right moment. The water temp is sitting around 56°F at the start, which is just about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
We start on Sunday the 6th with a solid 7ft SW swell, long 14-second period, and strong energy (1962), but the wind is cross-shore and the report says “marginal.” It’s not a goer. Monday the 7th is worse – 30 km/h cross-on winds and lumpy, so skip it.
Tuesday the 8th is the first real chance. The morning has a 4ft SW swell, very long 18-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (1753), but that long period will give you great shape at the reef. This is for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns choppy, so get in early.
Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th bring big 12ft to 12ft SW swells, but with onshore winds and huge energy (up to 7569). That’s expert-only, and the conditions are poor, so it’s a pass.
Now, Saturday the 12th is the standout. The morning has a 8ft SW swell, 16-second period, a light cross-off breeze, and clean conditions (2839). The afternoon is glassy with 7ft SW and 16 seconds – barely a breath of wind. This is the session to aim for.
Sunday the 13th is a letdown – swell drops to 4ft, offshore wind but a fresh 35 km/h makes paddling a chore. Not worth it.
Tuesday the 15th is another winner. The morning has 5ft SW, 16 seconds, clean and cross-off. The afternoon is glassy again, with 10ft SW and 16 seconds – 4476 energy, clean, and for experts only.
Looking way out, Monday the 21st of September is the big one. The morning has 13ft WSW, 17 seconds, moderate offshore wind, and an energy reading of 10057. The afternoon is even bigger: 13ft SW, 18 seconds, light offshore, and 17860 energy. The report says “exceptional for expert surfers.” That’s a day to remember, but it’s a long way off, so don’t bank on it yet.
There are a few gaps in the second week – around the 14th and 18th – where conditions are poor or the swell is too small. That’s normal for this area.
Peak Rock is a reef break, so it loves the long-period SW groundswells. With the big swells over 8ft, it’s expert territory. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have company, but on the best days, it’s worth it.
Best bets: Saturday the 12th and Tuesday the 15th. And if you’re feeling lucky, the 21st of September could be legendary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1864 | 1423 | 921 | 1209 | 453 | 1150 | 901 | 1050 | 1787 | 5123 | 8731 | 8767 | 6694 | 4539 | 3092 | 2010 | 2111 | 2963 | 2506 | 1847 | 1196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 5:21PM1.96m | 6:45AM1.91m | 6:11PM1.87m | 7:50AM1.81m | 7:15PM1.77m | 9:05AM1.76m | 8:39PM1.69m | 10:21AM1.77m | 10:13PM1.70m | 11:25AM1.83m | 11:35PM1.80m | 12:18PM1.90m | 00:41AM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37AM0.79m | 00:02AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.89m | 00:59AM0.24m | 1:33PM0.96m | 2:08AM0.36m | 2:56PM0.97m | 3:28AM0.44m | 4:22PM0.88m | 4:47AM0.48m | 5:34PM0.71m | 5:56AM0.48m | 6:30PM0.53m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 22 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
1864 | 1423 | 921 | 18 | 85 | 1150 | 790 | 659 | 1787 | 375 | 787 | 8767 | 6694 | 4539 | 3092 | 2010 | 2111 | 2963 | 2506 | 1847 | 1196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
83 | 31 | 87 | 71 | 70 | 377 | 901 | 1050 | 198 | 215 | — | 1196 | 875 | 568 | — | — | — | 381 | 333 | 198 | 116 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | — | SW 22 | S 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | — | — | 18 | 9 | 246 | 62 | 60 | — | 253 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
— | 62 | 699 | 1209 | 453 | — | — | — | 149 | 5123 | 8731 | 5691 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 7 | 5 | 136 | 136 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 455 | 577 | 627 | 59 | 5 | 124 | 5 | 59 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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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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