Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks.

The pattern is straightforward: we’ve got a solid, extended run of SW groundswell, but the wind is going to be the talk of the town. The first week is a bit of a mixed bag with strong winds, but the real magic shows up in the second week when the offshore breezes lock in. The standout is the stretch from Monday, August 3 through Tuesday, August 4, when the stars align for some serious sessions.

First up, Friday morning, July 24. The swell is already pumping at 11.5 ft from the SW, with a long 15-second period, giving us a massive amount of energy (10398). The water is sitting at 57.0°F, which is about average for the time of year. But the wind is a brisk 35 km/h from the W, cross-off, so it’s clean but you’ll be battling a fresh breeze. It’s more of a big-wave day for experienced surfers; 11.5 ft is well into the expert zone. The afternoon drops slightly to 11.5 ft, still with gnarly energy (8832), but the wind eases a touch.

Saturday, July 25, the swell drops to 8.2 ft, but the wind swings to a cross-shore 30 km/h from the WSW, which will chop things up in the morning. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-off from the W at 25 km/h, but the energy is backing off. Sunday, July 26, sees the swell easing further to 6.6 ft, and the wind stays cross-off, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Monday, July 27, the wind finally turns offshore from the NNW at 15 km/h, and the swell is a clean 4.6 ft. The period is 11 seconds, so there’s some shape to it. The energy is moderate (607). This is a good, clean session for intermediates, but the swell is a bit small. Tuesday, July 28, kicks up to 6.2 ft with a 12-second period, and the wind is a strong 40 km/h offshore from the NNW. That’s a lot of wind – it’s clean but hard to paddle into. The energy is over 1000, so there’s power, but it’s a workout.

Now, Wednesday, July 29, the swell jumps back to 9.8 ft with a very long 16-second period, packing a punch (5003). But the wind is a messy cross-shore from the SW at 20 km/h, which will put a chop on it. The period is so long that this groundswell will be better suited to a point or reef, not a beach break. Thursday, July 30, settles down to 5.9 ft with a 13-second period and a light cross-off from the W. The energy is 1120, and it’s clean. A solid, fun day.

Here’s the standout. Friday, July 31. Morning starts with a 4.6 ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a light offshore from the NNW at 10 km/h. Then, the afternoon goes glassy. Wind drops to 5 km/h from the NW, and the swell is 4.3 ft with a 13-second period. The energy is 791. That’s as clean as it gets. Glassy, lined-up waves. This is the pick of the first week.

Saturday, August 1, the swell drops to 2.6 ft in the morning, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. The energy is 893, so it’s not weak, but it’s small. The wind is moderate offshore from the N. The afternoon sees the swell pick up to 5.2 ft with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 1982. A good, clean afternoon.

Sunday, August 2, is all offshore wind from the N, 30-35 km/h, with a 6.6 ft swell and 16-second period. The energy is 2247. It’s clean but the wind is fresh, so it’s for the fit and experienced.

The second standout. Monday, August 3. Morning. This is the one. 6.9 ft SW swell, 15-second period, offshore wind from the NW at 25 km/h. The energy is 3326. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is over 6.6 ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for the crew that can handle it, this is world-class. The afternoon turns to crap with a cross-shore wind

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