Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this surf outlook rolling. I’m looking at Peak Rock, a reef break for the intermediate crew. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping. The real kicker comes right at the start though. Tuesday afternoon, July 28, we’ve got a solid 6ft SW swell running with a 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell and the combined energy is a meaty 1683 (moderate energy). The wind is a strong offshore from the NW, 28 mph, which is gonna clean things up nicely, but paddling into that heavy, long-period swell with that wind will be a mission. It’s a strong offshore and clean, but it’s hard work. This one’s for the experienced guys.

We hit a rough patch right after that. Wednesday, July 29, is a complete write-off. Strong cross-shore winds and a huge, messy 16ft swell on Wednesday morning with 12550 (very strong energy) makes it unsurfable. Stay off the water that day. Thursday, July 30, is a bit better with a smaller 7ft swell and a moderate cross-off breeze, but it’s still marginal.

Now, Friday, July 31, is where it starts to get interesting. Friday morning brings a cleaner 5ft SW swell, with a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy drops to 619 (weak energy). But Friday afternoon? That’s the first little standout. The wind goes glassy, 3 mph from the west, and the swell is a clean 4ft, 12-second period. It’s glassy, and that’s a huge positive for a reef break. It’ll be clean and fun for the intermediate surfer.

Then we get into a really nice run. Saturday, August 1, is a standout. The morning is clean with a 4ft SW swell and a moderate offshore from the north. But the afternoon is where it’s at: 6ft of SW swell, but with a 17-second period, pushing the combined energy to 1973 (moderate energy). The wind is a moderate offshore from the NNW. The forecast says excellent for experienced surfers, and I’m backing that. That long period is going to make for some beautifully shaped, powerful waves at this reef. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get out there early if you can.

Sunday, August 2, keeps the good times rolling. Both the morning and afternoon have clean, offshore winds. The swell is 6ft in the morning (2136 energy) and 6ft in the afternoon (1456 energy). Both sessions are excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is a fresh offshore, so expect some great, clean conditions.

Monday, August 3, the wind swings onshore and it goes to crap. Lumpy, cross-onshore wind and an 12ft swell in the afternoon. That’s a skip day. The rest of the week into the first few days of August is a write-off with onshore winds and choppy conditions.

Looking further out, things start to clean up again. Thursday, August 6, we get a light offshore wind and a 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period. Clean conditions. Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, look similar: clean, light winds, and chest to head-high swell from the SW. The period is still 15-16 seconds, giving it that long, powerful feel. These are good days for an intermediate surfer.

But the real long-range standout is on Monday, August 10. The morning has a 10ft SW swell with a *21-second period*. That’s an incredibly long period groundswell. The combined energy is 9079 (very strong energy). The wind is a cross-offshore from the NNE at 19 mph. This is a beast of a swell. At 10ft, it’s only for experts. That 21-second period will make the waves unbelievably powerful and lined up, but it’ll also be a very long wait between sets. It’s a promising, but less certain, call from this far out.

Tuesday, August 11, also has an 8ft swell with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore wind. Excellent for experienced surfers, with 4040 (strong energy). That’s another one to circle on the calendar.

After that, the wind picks up again on Wednesday, August 12, and it’s a blowout. So, the best of the best? Lock in Saturday, August 1st afternoon, and Sunday, August 2nd, for the best combination of size, power, and clean offshore winds. Keep an eye on that Monday, August 10th, if you’re an expert and want a real challenge.

Rusty.

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