Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what we’ve got coming up for Peak Rock. This is a reef break, intermediate level, and it’s fairly consistent which is good. The optimum swell direction is from the SSW, and the break is fairly exposed to that.

Right now, we’re looking at a bit of a slow start. The first decent window opens on Friday afternoon, July 10th. The water's sitting at 57° – about normal for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. We’ve got a 5 ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period, and combined energy is moderate at 979. The wind is light cross-off from the NNE at just 3 mph, which will keep it clean. It’s a nice little intro to the run, but not the standout.

Then Saturday the 11th gets blown out. Strong north winds make it messy, and the swell drops. Not worth it.

Sunday the 12th gets big – 10 ft to 12 ft from the WSW – but a near gale rips across it. The combined energy jumps into the thousands (2409), but that wind makes it a no-go for paddling. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 13th is still huge – 12 ft SW swell with periods up to 15 seconds and energy hitting 6218 in the afternoon. It’s offshore but with a 28 mph wind. The power is there, but the paddle-out will be a fight. For experienced surfers only, and even then, it’s borderline.

Now here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, July 14th – this is your standout window. You’ve got a solid 13 ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is massive at 11440. The wind is cross-off from the west at 19 mph, so it’ll be chunky but clean. This is big, powerful surf – not for beginners, but if you’ve got the experience, this is the best on offer in the whole forecast. The wave quality should be excellent for the guys who can handle it.

Wednesday the 15th drops back to a more manageable 8 ft, still with good 14-second period and fresh offshore wind from the NW. A solid day, but not the standout.

Thursday and Friday, the 16th and 17th, deliver clean conditions with light winds and 6 ft to 8 ft SW swell, periods still long at 14-16 seconds. Great for experienced surfers, consistent, and the energy is moderate to strong (1344 to 2873). Crowds are possible at this spot – it says sometimes, so expect company.

The second week drifts into smaller waves and stronger winds. Saturday the 18th has 5 ft SW swell and clean offshore wind – a decent morning session. But from Sunday the 19th, the swell drops below 3 ft and winds crank up to 28 mph. It’s clean but hard to paddle into. Not much to get excited about.

Tuesday the 21st sees a small wave window with 3 ft to 4 ft WSW swell and clean offshore wind – a small-wave day.

Then late in the window, Thursday morning, July 23rd, we see another pulse: 13 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and energy at 7889. Winds are cross-off and moderate. This is a big, late-period swell, so at a reef like Peak Rock it could be excellent if you’re an expert. But it’s a long way out – promising but less certain.

Friday afternoon, July 24th, shows a cleaner 8 ft SW swell with light cross-off wind and energy at 2571. Could be another solid session if that holds.

So, the true standout is Tuesday morning, July 14th – that’s the day with the biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell of the whole run. Lock that one in if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty

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