Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break it down.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s not all easy. The action kicks off Saturday afternoon, July 25th, with a solid 10ft SW swell rolling into Peak Rock. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is pretty much average for the time of year. The swell’s got a decent 12-second period, and the combined energy is strong, clocking in at 3867. The wind is cross-off from the west, so it’ll be clean but a little bumped. It’s a reef break, so that long-period energy will focus up nicely. This one’s a proper standout for the near-term – big, clean, and powerful, but this is for intermediate and above. Beginners, give this one a miss as it’s well over 5ft.

Sunday the 26th sees the swell drop to 6ft in the morning, still clean with cross-off wind, but the energy is way down at 754. The afternoon gets lighter with a NW wind, and the swell settles at 5ft. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Monday the 27th looks clean with offshore winds, but the swell is only 4ft and the energy is moderate. The wind gets strong offshore by the afternoon, making it glassy but hard to paddle into. Not the best for a long session.

Tuesday the 28th brings a bump in swell to 6ft, with a 13-second period and strong offshore winds from the NNW. The energy is moderate at 987 in the morning and jumps to 1408 in the afternoon. The wind is strong offshore, so the waves will be super clean, but again, it’s a real battle to get out the back. This is one for experienced surfers only.

Then we hit a rough patch. Wednesday July 29th through to Friday July 31st is a write-off. The swell jumps to 13ft on Wednesday, but the wind is howling cross-onshore from the SSW, making it a messy, lumpy, and dangerous mess. The energy is massive – 7980 and 7375 – but it’s just not for paddling. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The following days are smaller but still choppy and cross-onshore. A real gap in quality surf.

Now, the second week starts to look promising. Saturday August 1st is a big standout. The morning has a tiny 3ft swell but with a very long 18-second period and gentle offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 851, and the conditions are glassy. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft with a 17-second period, light offshore wind, and the energy cranks up to 2169. This is the pick of the entire forecast – clean, long-period groundswell, perfect for a reef break like Peak Rock. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Sunday August 2nd keeps the quality going: 6ft in the morning, fresh offshore wind, and 6ft in the afternoon with moderate offshore wind. The energy is strong and the surf is clean. This is a solid, consistent option.

Monday August 3rd is a step down. The swell is 5ft, but the wind is strong offshore, making it clean but very hard to paddle into. The energy is moderate.

Tuesday August 4th is a return to poor conditions with cross-onshore wind and lumpy surf. Another small gap.

Wednesday August 5th is cross-onshore again, but the swell gets interesting with a 20 to 21-second period and moderate energy. The waves will be messy, but that long period means there’s power in the water. Not for a clean session.

Thursday August 6th is a hidden gem. The morning has 5ft SW swell, 17-second period, and a gentle cross-off wind from the NE. The energy is a strong 1610, and the conditions are clean. This is a great day for a session, especially for intermediates and above. The afternoon is even lighter, with 5ft and clean conditions.

Friday August 7th is small and clean in the morning, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy. Not worth it.

Saturday August 8th is marginal, with a mix of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds. The swell is 5ft, but it’s not clean.

Sunday August 9th finishes the forecast with a bit of a bang. The afternoon has 6ft SW swell, 11-second period, light cross-off wind from the NE, and clean conditions. The energy is a strong 1807. This is another standout for the long-range, but like all long-range calls, it’s a bit less certain.

So, the two true standouts here are Saturday August 1st afternoon and Thursday August 6th morning. Both have clean conditions, solid swell, and good energy. The rest of the run has some good days but also some real duds.

Rusty.

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