Peak Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.44° S 145.05° E

Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Peak Rock sea temperature is
13.3°C
0.8° 

Peak Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Peak Rock surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,238 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with SW swell.

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 Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peak Rock in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window for Peak Rock, and it’s a bit of a slow-burner before we get some real quality. This is a reef setup, so it loves a good SSW swell direction, and it’s fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.

First up, we kick off Monday morning, the 24th. It’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a 5-foot SW swell, 14-second period, with a clean offshore NNW wind. The energy is moderate (874), but it’s just a bit marginal. Things get a little better by Monday afternoon – the swell drops a touch to 5 feet, but the wind stays offshore and clean, and the energy is still moderate (737). It’s a decent start, but not the main event.

Tuesday the 25th is a bit of a write-off. The morning has a 5-foot SW swell with a cross-off wind, but it’s a bit messy. The afternoon is a no-go with a cross-shore wind and a cross-chop (1246 energy). Wednesday the 26th is worse – onshore winds and choppy, energy is strong (1315) but the quality is poor. We’re just waiting it out.

Now, Thursday the 27th is where things start to look up. The morning has a 4-foot SW swell, 12 seconds, with a light offshore NNW wind. It’s clean, with moderate energy (492). By Thursday afternoon, the wind goes completely glassy, and the swell is a tidy 4 feet. It’s a nice, clean session, but the real standout is coming.

Friday the 28th is the absolute standout. The morning drops a 5-foot SW groundswell with a 18-second period and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is strong (1984), and this is where the long period really gets the reef working. It’s clean, powerful, and for the experienced surfer, it’s magic. The afternoon is even better – a 6-foot SW swell, 17-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is very strong (2262). This is the best of the window. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for those who know what they’re doing, this is it.

Saturday the 29th is good, but a step down. The morning is glassy with a 5-foot SW swell, 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (780). The afternoon turns a bit cross-onshore, so it’s choppier. Sunday the 30th has a glassy morning with a smaller 3-foot SW swell, but with a very long 18-second period, so it’ll have a bit of push. The energy is moderate (885). The afternoon gets a bit bigger and messier with a cross-on wind.

The following week starts with a bang on Monday, August 31st. The morning is a clean 6-foot SW swell with a 15-second period and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is very strong (1824). This is another excellent session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit too big at 7 feet and the wind turns cross-on, making it messy.

Tuesday, September 1st, has a clean morning with a 6-foot SW swell, 15 seconds, and a cross-off wind. The energy is strong (1505). It’s good, but the afternoon is a bit weaker on quality. Wednesday, September 2nd, is a solid repeat: morning has a 6-foot SW swell, 14 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind and strong energy (1391). The afternoon is also clean with a 5-foot SW swell.

Things start to get a bit messy from Thursday, September 3rd. The winds pick up, the swell drops, and the quality fades. Friday, September 4th, is a washout with strong winds and lumpy conditions. The weekend of the 5th and 6th sees a big swell pulse come through – 7-foot and 8-foot SW swells with very strong energy (up to 3140) – but the winds are strong, making it tough to manage. This is for experts only, and even then it’s a battle.

The last few days, Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, are ruled out by strong onshore winds and giant, lumpy surf. The energy is peaking at over 3000 and 3900, but it’s just a big, messy, dangerous mess.

So, to wrap it up: the window is packed with options, but the crown jewels are Friday, August 28th and Monday, August 31st. Both have clean, offshore winds, long-period SW groundswells, and a lot of energy. If you can only get out once, make it those days. The rest of the time is a mixture of decent sessions and periods where you’re better off watching from the cliff.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
20
1.5
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1602
874
722
710
892
865
1094
1238
1069
429
396
324
557
1367
2162
1239
763
752
394
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
20
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
W
10
NNW
0
N
10
N
15
NNW
0
E
15
N
5
NNW
10
S
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
High Tide
7:47AM1.63m
6:49PM1.61m
8:56AM1.58m
7:45PM1.52m
10:15AM1.59m
9:08PM1.46m
11:22AM1.66m
10:38PM1.48m
12:12PM1.74m
11:51PM1.56m
12:50PM1.83m
00:48AM1.69m
Low Tide
00:57AM0.48m
1:18PM1.08m
1:49AM0.56m
2:28PM1.15m
2:54AM0.61m
4:02PM1.16m
4:08AM0.63m
5:24PM1.07m
5:16AM0.60m
6:19PM0.93m
6:12AM0.55m
7:00PM0.77m
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6:48
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5:50
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Temp °C
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16
12
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Feels °C
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.

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