Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening at Peak Rock over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting around 56°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no nasty surprises when you get wet.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Wednesday afternoon sees a messy 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but that’s getting hammered by a 22 mph crosswind, making it lumpy and poor. The combined energy is a massive 7534, but it’s just not rideable. You’d be mad to paddle out in that.

By Thursday, the swell drops to 7ft, but it’s still cross-shore. The wind is lighter, but the surf is still marginal. That carries on into Friday morning, but here’s the first real glimmer: Friday morning we get a 5ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the NW at 6 mph. It’s clean. Then Friday afternoon goes glassy, with a 4ft SW swell. This is your first real window for a session, but the swell is small.

Saturday 1st August is the first standout. The morning has a clean 4ft SW swell with a cross-offshore breeze. It’s not huge, but it’s fun. The real highlight is Saturday afternoon: a 6ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, light offshore wind from the NNW, and the combined energy jumps to 2003. The break is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will line up nicely. It’s for experienced surfers though, and crowds are possible here.

Sunday 2nd August still has a solid 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is pumping 19 mph offshore. It’s clean, but that fresh breeze will make paddling a battle. The surf is still good, but you’ll earn your waves.

The middle of the week gets a bit messy again with stronger winds, but by Thursday 6th August, we’re back in the groove. The morning has a 4ft SW swell offshore, and the afternoon jumps to 5ft with a 15-second period and light offshore wind. Very clean.

Friday 7th August is another top day. Both morning and afternoon have a 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period, moderate offshore wind, and a combined energy around 1680. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The reef will handle that long period beautifully.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from Saturday 8th through to Monday 10th. The swell is still around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is strong offshore, making it clean but hard work. The energy drops off.

Now, if you’re looking at the long-range, keep your eyes on Tuesday 11th August. This is the big one. Tuesday morning pumps out a 12ft WSW swell with a 17-second period, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 8051. That’s exceptional. The afternoon gets even bigger, with a 15ft SW swell, 16-second period, and 9171 energy. This is for experts only. The reef at Peak Rock will be firing, but that size is serious. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a beast.

Wednesday 12th August is still huge, with 13ft in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon, both with offshore winds. It’s still for experienced surfers, but the crowds might be on it.

After that, the swell settles back to around 7ft through Thursday 13th, with clean conditions but nothing that stands out like the Tuesday session.

So, the best on offer is definitely Saturday 1st August afternoon for a solid, clean session, and then Tuesday 11th August for the big, expert-level groundswell. The long gap after the first few days is worth the wait.

Rusty out.

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