Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've only got one spot to look at: Peak Rock. It's a reef break, so it handles a bit of swell better than your average beachie, and it’s fairly consistent. The water is sitting at 56°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The week kicks off on Thursday morning, August 6th, with a clean 3ft SW swell. The energy is moderate (513), and with a 12-second period, it's got a bit of push. The wind is moderate offshore, so it's tidy. It’s not huge, but it’s a fun, workable size. Thursday afternoon drops off a touch, so get it while it's good.

Friday, August 7th, is where things get interesting. The morning brings a solid 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period, giving it some proper groundswell grunt. The energy is strong (1323), and the wind is light cross-offshore. Then, Friday afternoon is the standout of the whole run. The swell holds at 5ft, the period is still 15 seconds, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a recipe for perfection. Expect clean, lined-up waves all afternoon. This is the one to clear your schedule for.

Saturday, August 8th, is a bit of a letdown after that. The swell is still a decent 5-5ft, but the wind swings onshore and hammers up to 19 mph. It’ll be a messy, choppy affair. Sunday and Monday are a write-off with strong winds and rain. Monday the 10th sees a massive spike in energy (4084 and 7597), but it’s accompanied by nasty cross-shore winds, making it a total mess. Later in the week, the swell gets huge. Thursday the 13th forecasts a 21ft monster from the SW. That's not for paddling; that's a whole different kind of power. The energy (23738) is off the charts. This spot might be better suited for kite surfers on those days because the wind is all over the place.

After that big blow, things clean up. The following week, from Monday the 17th onwards, we see a return to cleaner conditions. The swell drops back to a more manageable 5ft to 6ft, and we get some stunning periods of light offshore and even glassy winds on Monday afternoon and again on Tuesday morning. The energy is moderate to strong (672 to 1541), and the waves should be fun and well-shaped. Wednesday the 19th afternoon is another top pick, with a strong 6ft SW swell, a 15-second period, and a clean offshore wind. The energy is strong (1541), and it’s calling for "excellent" conditions for those who know what they’re doing.

The run ends on Friday the 21st with a clean 5ft swell and light offshore wind, but the weekend after that looks like it might get a bit onshore again. So, the best window is the first weekend, especially Friday afternoon, and then the middle of the second week, from Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th. Crowds are "sometimes" an issue at Peak Rock, so you might have some company, especially on the Friday glass-off.

Rusty.

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