Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Peak Rock (reef) has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems hiding in there if you're patient.

We're starting off with a bit of a shocker. Wednesday the 29th is a write-off – a solid 15 ft to 13 ft SW swell is hammering the coast, but it's coming with a howling 28 mph cross-shore wind that's just churning the place up. You wouldn't want to be out there. The combined energy is massive (10886), but absolutely messy.

Thursday the 30th is still rough. The swell drops to 7 ft, but the cross-shore wind is still stiff at 12 mph, keeping things lumpy. It’s a marginal day at best.

Now, things start to look up Friday the 31st. The swell eases to a cleaner 5 ft from the SW, and the wind swings light and cross-off. The combined energy drops right back to a manageable 619, and the surf is clean. It's nothing huge, but it's a good, fun size for a session.

Saturday the 1st of August is where it gets interesting. The morning sees a smaller 4 ft SW swell with light cross-off winds, but the afternoon is the standout. A 6 ft SW groundswell with a super-long 17-second period arrives, and the wind turns clean offshore from the NNW. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is bang on average for this time of year. This is the best window in the first week – clean, lined-up waves with plenty of push.

Sunday the 2nd keeps that offshore wind going, but it's a fresh 22 mph breeze. The swell holds at 6 ft, but with that much wind, even if it's offshore, it gets a bit tricky. Best left for the more experienced crew who can handle a bit of chop.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are a write-off again as strong cross and cross-off winds ruin the 5 ft to 7 ft swell. Not worth paddling out.

But hang in there, because Wednesday the 5th of August is a ripper. The swell drops to a playful 4 ft, but the period hits 19 seconds – that’s a proper, long-period groundswell. With moderate offshore winds from the NW, the reef is going to be working beautifully. The combined energy is a solid 1620, and conditions are clean. For experienced surfers, this is a top pick.

Thursday the 6th is another beauty – glassy conditions in the afternoon with 5 ft SW swell. You can’t ask for much better.

Friday the 7th keeps the good run going with clean 5 ft waves and light offshore winds.

Now, here's a standout in the second week. Saturday the 8th of August has the potential to be the biggest and best of the run. The afternoon sees a 12 ft WSW swell, but the wind is a gentle offshore from the N. Combined energy is pumping at 4472. That's big, powerful surf, and with those conditions, it's for experts only. Keep an eye on this one, but remember it's a week away, so the forecast is promising but not locked in.

Sunday the 9th holds solid at 10 ft with clean cross-off winds, but it's still a big, powerful swell.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th have strong winds messing things up again, though Tuesday morning brings a very long period 22-second swell from the SW – combined energy is 5763 – but it's blowing 22 mph cross-off, so it's not the best.

Wednesday the 12th of August is another massive, potentially dangerous day. The afternoon sees a 18 ft SW swell (combined energy 14208) with fresh cross-off winds. Too big for this break.

Thursday the 13th cleans up a bit with a strong offshore wind and a 7 ft SW swell, but it will be a battle to paddle into. A tough one.

So, if you're looking for the one to circle: Saturday the 1st of August afternoon and Wednesday the 5th of August morning are your safest bets for clean, quality waves. For the big dogs with no fear, Saturday the 8th of August afternoon is the one to watch.

*Rusty*

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