Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The first decent surf showing up in the window is this Friday morning at Peak Rock. It’s a reef setup, fairly consistent, and we’ve got a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the SW. The period is a very long 15 seconds, which is proper groundswell – that means good energy and better shape, but at a reef, that long period should be just fine. The water is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, nothing to worry about there. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1332), and with a light WNW cross-off breeze, it’s looking clean and promising. Friday afternoon is the standout though. The wind goes glassy, the swell holds at 5ft from the SW, and the energy jumps up (1643). That’s your best bet for the immediate future – clean, lined-up, and for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

Come Saturday morning, the wind kicks up from the north at 16 mph, making it cross-off, but a bit lumpy. The swell is still 5ft with a 16-second period, but the score is low. Saturday afternoon improves a bit with offshore wind, but it’s still a moderate breeze. Not the pick of the week.

Sunday is a write-off. Strong winds from the north at 25 mph, dropping swell and poor conditions. Skip it.

Monday, the 10th of August, is a big one, but not for us. We’ve got a massive 12ft to 15ft swell from the WSW and SW, but the wind is a nasty cross-shore near gale. The combined energy is extreme (7701 and 4671). That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The beach and reef setup will be a mess.

The 11th and 12th see more manageable 7ft to 8ft SW swell, but winds are fresh offshore or cross-off, keeping it clean. The energy is still solid (over 1000). These are decent days for the experienced crew, but nothing is a true standout. The 13th and 14th have some big 12ft swell, but laced with cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. Not great.

Now, looking further out, there’s a gem on the horizon. Sunday, the 16th of August, morning. Glassy conditions, practically no wind from the NNE at 3 mph, and 6ft of SW swell with a 14-second period. The energy is moderate (1453). That’s going to be clean, smooth, and excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the other standout, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

The 17th and 18th have some clean mornings with 5ft to 5ft SW swell, but nothing beats that 16th. The 19th and 20th look good too, with offshore winds and 4ft to 5ft SW swell, perfect for a fun session. The 22nd brings a 10ft, 10-second period, wind-affected swell from the WSW – that’s short period, lumpy, and not the best.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday afternoon with glassy 5ft SW, and then that Sunday the 16th with glassy 6ft SW. The rest is a mix of okay and average, with a few windy days in between.

Rusty.

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