Surf Forecasts:
Peak Rock surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peak Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Peak Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Peak Rock in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peak Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got one spot to talk about: Peak Rock. It’s a reef setup, and it’s fairly consistent, so it’s our main focus. The water’s sitting around 57°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but a nice little bonus.
The week kicks off with some decent action on Thursday the 27th of August. Thursday morning is looking clean with a 4 ft SW swell and a 12-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the WNW at 6 mph, so the surface will be nice. The combined energy is moderate at 440. Thursday afternoon cleans right up with a glassy NW wind at 3 mph, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft with a longer 13-second period. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and fun.
Friday the 28th starts with a stronger 5 ft SW swell and an 18-second period – that’s a proper long-period groundswell, which will have plenty of energy (1953). The wind is a moderate cross-off from the NW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. But it’s a bit of a beast for a reef, so keep your wits about you. Friday afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind and a choppy 7 ft, so I’d skip that.
Saturday and Sunday (29th-30th August) are both clean mornings with 6-6 ft SW swell, 13-14 second periods, and light cross-off winds. The energy stays moderate (around 1193-1367). Solid enough for a go, but nothing to write home about. The afternoons get a bit of cross-shore chop, so mornings are the call.
Now, here’s the standout. Monday the 31st of August. Monday morning delivers a clean 7 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, light offshore NNW wind at 6 mph, and a combined energy of 1916. That’s strong, well-shaped, and clean. Monday afternoon goes glassy – zero wind – and the swell drops a touch to 6 ft with the same period. This is the best of the early run. Experienced surfers only, though – that 7 ft on a reef is serious.
Tuesday the 1st of September has a strong offshore wind (25 mph from the N/NW). The swell is 5-6 ft with a 15-16 second period, but that wind is so strong it’ll be a battle to get out. The wave energy is still high (1224-1625), but the paddle-out will be a mission. Not great for the average punter.
Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a jump in size – 8 ft SW swell, 14-15 second period, and a combined energy of 3896. That’s strong. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the WNW, so it’ll be clean. Another one for the experienced crew.
From Thursday the 3rd of September through to the end of the first week, the swell stays solid – 10 ft and above, with periods around 14-16 seconds. That’s big, powerful, and only for experts. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, so the surface will be clean. But the energy is huge (over 3000). This is not a time for beginners.
There’s a bit of a lull in quality around the 5th-6th of September, with a near gale on Saturday morning making it near impossible. But Sunday the 6th of September afternoon sees a massive 13 ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 6396. That is full-on. Light cross-shore wind, but it’s a beast. Only for the brave.
The second week brings more of the same. There’s a potential standout on Monday the 7th of September afternoon: a 10 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the west at 6 mph. Combined energy is 3757. That’s a solid, clean, powerful wave. Experienced surfers only.
Later in the week, there’s a promising window on Friday the 11th of September afternoon. A 10 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the north at 12 mph. The combined energy is 4428, and the conditions are clean. This one is a true standout for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as a promising lead.
Overall, this is a solid run of swell for Peak Rock, but it’s mostly big and powerful. If you’re an experienced surfer, Monday the 31st of August and Friday the 11th of September afternoon are your best bets. If you’re a beginner, you’ll want to sit this one out – the water’s going to be a wild place.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
392 | 455 | 1136 | 2454 | 1958 | 1307 | 902 | 680 | 1103 | 1052 | 1438 | 1641 | 1484 | 2166 | 1494 | 1200 | 1289 | 1761 | 1271 | 1387 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:38PM1.48m | 12:12PM1.74m | 11:51PM1.56m | 12:50PM1.83m | 00:48AM1.69m | 1:24PM1.90m | 1:35AM1.82m | 1:55PM1.96m | 2:17AM1.95m | 2:25PM2.00m | 2:57AM2.05m | 2:56PM2.03m | 3:38AM2.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM1.07m | 5:16AM0.60m | 6:19PM0.93m | 6:12AM0.55m | 7:00PM0.77m | 7:00AM0.51m | 7:35PM0.60m | 7:42AM0.48m | 8:08PM0.44m | 8:21AM0.47m | 8:40PM0.29m | 8:59AM0.49m | 9:14PM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
392 | 451 | 760 | 2454 | 1958 | 1307 | 902 | 680 | 1103 | 1052 | 1438 | 1641 | 1484 | 2166 | 1494 | 1200 | 1289 | 1761 | 1271 | 1387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | W 24 | WSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — |
118 | 455 | 1136 | 53 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 45 | 136 | 134 | — | 154 | 504 | 174 | 137 | 135 | 74 | 138 | 75 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 20 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | S 20 | S 20 | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — |
57 | 30 | 57 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | SW 6 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 25 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 27 | 8 | — | 86 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 50 | 2 | 63 | 2 | 5 | 75 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 475 | 329 | 5 | 60 | 14 | 0 |
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Information about the Peak Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Peak Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Peak Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Peak Rock surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Peak Rock) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Peak Rock may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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