Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s look at what’s happening at Peak Rock. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it likes a good SSW swell. The water’s about 56°, which is normal for this time of year.

The first few days are a bit of a grind. Monday morning has a 5ft SW swell with a long 15-second period, but that NW wind at 22 mph, even though it’s cross-off, is a fresh breeze – not ideal. The energy’s moderate (1124). Monday afternoon picks up to 6ft, still a long period, wind a little lighter, but still not great. Tuesday morning’s back to 5ft, period drops to 11 seconds, and the wind’s cross-off again. Tuesday afternoon is a mess with 8ft and a strong cross-wind. Wednesday’s rainy and cross-shore. Thursday morning has a tiny 2ft swell with a 16-second period and a nice offshore wind, so it’ll be clean, but barely a ripple. The energy’s weak (415).

Now, Friday afternoon – that’s where it gets interesting. The swell’s 5ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, and the wind drops to dead calm – glassy. The energy is strong (1631). That’s a proper window for a clean session. Saturday’s okay with a 5ft swell and offshore winds, but nothing special. Sunday the wind howls – a near gale offshore at 34 mph, makes it almost impossible to paddle.

But the real standout is a few days out. Monday, August 10th, we’ve got some serious size. Monday morning sees 15ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, energy is massive (10295), and the wind is a clean cross-off. That’s big, but for the experienced crew. The afternoon is the real star: 16ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, energy is enormous (12950), and a moderate breeze cross-off. That’s the best of the whole forecast – a powerful groundswell with clean conditions. This is experts only, though – over 8ft is a big wave zone.

The next week has more size, but the wind gets messy. Tuesday, August 11th, still has an 12ft swell, but it’s a bit onshore. Thursday, August 13th, is huge again – 13ft in the morning – but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. Friday, August 14th, morning is a beauty: 12ft from the SW with a very long 19-second period, and a gentle breeze cross-off, energy is massive (9491). That’s a beautiful, lined-up swell for this reef, though the long period might make it a bit walled. The weekend after, August 15th and 16th, settles back to 7ft and 6ft with clean winds – a nice finish.

So, the two best bets: Friday afternoon, August 7th, for that glassy, clean 5ft swell. And Monday afternoon, August 10th, for the big, clean 16ft bomb. That’s the one you wait for, but only if you’ve got the guts.

Rusty.

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