Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks: Peak Rock. It’s a reef break, pretty exposed to the SW swell, and it’s fairly consistent. Water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The outlook gets going on Wednesday, August 5th, but honestly, don’t get too excited. That first afternoon is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a weak 2ft SW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds, but the wind is a messy cross-shore, and the combined energy is a low 705. It’s a marginal call, and not worth paddling out for.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is where things start to look a little better. The swell has bumped up to 3ft from the SW, still with a solid 12-second period, and the wind is blowing offshore from the NNW. That’s clean, and it’s a moderate breeze for good paddle power. The energy is moderate at 455. It’s not a classic, but it’s a start.

The first real standout arrives on Friday afternoon, August 7th. The swell is up to 5ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the north. The combined energy is pumping at 1626. This is a solid, clean wave for the experienced surfer. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for the rest of us, Friday afternoon is the pick of the first week.

The weekend gets a bit of a beating. Saturday morning, August 8th, has a strong north wind at 22 mph, cross-off, but the swell is still 5ft. The energy is still high, but that wind is going to make it feel like a fight. By Sunday, August 9th, the wind is howling at 25-28 mph, and the surf is dropping. It’s poor conditions, so stay on the beach.

Then we hit a rough patch. Monday, August 10th, a big swell arrives, 15ft from the SW, but it’s a short-period 9-second wind swell, and the wind is a messy cross-shore. The combined energy is a massive 3163, but it’s going to be a washing machine. This is kite-surfing territory, not for paddling.

Tuesday, August 11th, cleans up with a strong offshore wind, but it’s over 25 mph, making it hard to paddle into. The swell is 6ft with a 14-second period, but that wind is a real challenge.

The best is yet to come in the second week. Thursday, August 13th, into Friday, August 14th, sees a massive, long-period SW groundswell pushing through. Thursday afternoon has 15ft at 17 seconds, with a clean cross-off wind. The energy is through the roof at 18802. This is huge, expert-only territory, but for those who can handle it, it’s as good as it gets.

Saturday, August 15th, is another standout. Morning has 8ft swell from the SW, 18-second period, with a light cross-off wind. The energy is 5234, and the conditions are clean. By afternoon, it’s 10ft with a 17-second period, and the wind drops to near glassy. This is a beautiful, powerful wave for experienced surfers.

Sunday morning, August 16th, the wind is glassy, and the swell is 7ft with a 16-second period. It’s clean, perfect for a reef break like this. After that, the swell fades into the next week, with clean, smaller waves in the 4ft to 5ft range through to Wednesday, August 19th.

Overall, the first week has a few decent windows, but the real magic is from Thursday, August 13th through Sunday, August 16th. That’s the big groundswell, clean winds, and the kind of waves that make you forget about work.

Rusty

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