Peak Rock surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 AEST
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Peak Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Peak Rock sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peak Rock in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 5th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 5th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peak Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, near gales from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the E by Mon morning).

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
10
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
3.5
SW
9
4
SW
12
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
4
SW
10
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
788
1123
874
464
1786
4376
4408
2995
2967
4616
2846
1733
1544
1034
520
511
520
676
885
680
473
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WNW
30
NNW
35
NW
45
WSW
45
SSW
35
SW
45
WSW
40
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
10
ESE
5
E
15
SSE
20
E
20
ENE
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:08AM1.76m
3:03PM2.08m
2:43AM1.75m
3:38PM2.05m
3:17AM1.73m
4:12PM2.00m
3:51AM1.68m
4:47PM1.94m
4:27AM1.63m
5:22PM1.88m
5:08AM1.59m
5:59PM1.82m
5:59AM1.56m
Low Tide
8:34PM0.72m
8:24AM0.25m
9:09PM0.72m
8:59AM0.28m
9:43PM0.74m
9:33AM0.33m
10:18PM0.77m
10:07AM0.39m
10:54PM0.80m
10:41AM0.47m
11:32PM0.82m
11:20AM0.56m
00:14AM0.81m
12:08PM0.66m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
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5:28
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5
11
2
1
6
1
Temp °C
15
15
16
15
10
11
12
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
15
16
15
16
11
12
10
8
-2
1
3
5
6
6
9
11
10
11
12
12
14
13
14
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
10
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.1
SW
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
1.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
592
1123
874
193
33
93
1068
2846
1733
1034
520
511
520
676
885
680
473
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
1.1
SW
14
0.1
SE
11
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
Energy kJ
193
19
71
464
5
56
41
44
24
22
159
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.2
WSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.1
SE
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
22
Energy kJ
208
18
44
136
5
148
8
7
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
10
0.6
NW
4
0.7
WNW
4
3.5
SW
9
4
SW
12
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
4
SW
10
3.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
Energy kJ
788
8
12
1786
4376
4408
2995
2967
4616
1977
1544
60
69
23
4
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
5
2
50
59
330
323
493
472
514
577
136
10
458
10
10
11
10
10
11
10
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
2
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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.

Peak Rock is 25 km (16 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Mornington Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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