Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a slow start, but the waiting game pays off. The first real action kicks off on Monday, 20 July. It’s not huge, but a nice 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period rolls in, and we’ve got a clean offshore NNW breeze at 16 mph. The water is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (590). The reef setup at Peak Rock should handle that long period well, offering up some proper shaped waves. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Monday afternoon sees a slight drop to 3ft but the period stays a solid 15 seconds from the WSW, and the wind holds offshore. The energy picks up a bit (754). This is clean, surfable stuff.

Tuesday, 21 July, is a ripper. Morning brings 5ft WSW swell at 14 seconds with that same NNW offshore wind at 12 mph. The energy is solid (931). The afternoon is a touch smaller at 5ft but still holding a good 13-second period and a clean N offshore. These are the best days of the first week – consistent, clean, and plenty of push.

Wednesday, 22 July, gets messy. The wind swings cross-offshore and picks up to 19 mph, and the swell drops off in quality. Thursday, 23 July, sees the swell jumping to 10ft, but a howling 28 mph W wind tears it up Thursday afternoon. That’s too big and blown out for most, unless you’re an expert and don’t mind the chop. Friday, 24 July, is even bigger at 12ft, with a long 16-second period, but the wind is howling cross-offshore at 28 mph. The energy is massive (7948), but it’s a mess. This is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

The weekend of 25-26 July hangs in there with 10ft to 6ft SW swells, but the wind is cross-offshore and the quality is just marginal. It’s not a total write-off, but it’s not the pick of the window.

Now, the real standout. Mark your calendars for Sunday, 2 August. The morning session delivers 8ft of WSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and a light offshore NNE breeze at 6 mph. The energy is pumping (5943). The afternoon is even better: glassy conditions with a NE breeze, and a solid 8ft SW swell. The energy is still high (4610). This is the best on offer – clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. The conditions are excellent.

Monday, 3 August, is a nice follow-up with 6ft SW swell and a gentle offshore breeze, and Tuesday, 4 August, fades out with smaller 4ft waves and light winds. The second week has some promise, especially that 2 August Sunday, but it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

So, overall, the first half of the week is a wash, but Monday and Tuesday (20-21 July) are the early picks, and 2 August is the absolute standout. Everything else is either too windy, too big, or just average. Stay patient, and you’ll get your waves.

Rusty.

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