Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, starting this Saturday afternoon. The first wave of the period is a nice SW groundswell, pushing in at about 5.2 ft with a 13-second period. The combined energy is sitting at a moderate 880, and the wind? Glassy. Absolutely dead calm. For a reef break like Peak Rock, that’s a dream start. The water is 56.7°F, which is about average for this time of year. With the NNW offshore wind listed as favourable, Saturday afternoon is the standout of the whole outlook. It’s clean, it’s got push, and it’s going to be a treat.

Sunday holds good shape too. The morning sees the swell drop a touch to 3.6 ft, still from the SW with a 13-second period, and a light N cross-off breeze keeps it tidy. Sunday afternoon cleans up further with a N-NW offshore wind at only 3 mph, and the swell sits at 3.0 ft with a 12-second period. Consistent, clean, and easy paddling.

Monday the 20th brings a bit more wind, but it’s offshore from the NNW at 12-16 mph. The swell holds at 3.3 ft, and the period stretches to 15-16 seconds—long-period groundswell. That longer period tends to suit a reef setup like Peak Rock really well, giving better shaped waves and longer gaps between sets. The energy jumps to 504 in the morning and 754 in the afternoon. Moderate wave energy, but the quality is there for the experienced crew.

Tuesday the 21st is a highlight for the first week. The swell bumps up to 4.9 ft from the WSW, period 13-14 seconds, and the wind is a solid offshore from the N-NW at 12 mph. The combined energy hits 944 in the morning and 784 in the afternoon. This is strong, clean, and punchy. It’s not too big for intermediates, but it’s got enough grunt to get the heart rate up.

Wednesday the 22nd gets a bit messy. The morning is still offshore from the NW at 19 mph, with 3.9 ft of SW swell, but the energy is lower at 429 and the forecast is marginal. By afternoon, the wind swings to the west and the swell jumps to 9.8 ft, but the period drops to just 8 seconds. That’s short-period, wind-affected junk. The wind is cross-off but at 19 mph, and the energy is strong at 1112, but the quality is not there. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.

Thursday the 23rd is a write-off. Strong SW winds at 25 mph, cross-shore and cross-on, with 9.8-11.5 ft of swell. The energy is huge—4262 in the morning—but it’s messy, lumpy, and dangerous. Skip it.

Friday the 24th sees the swell drop back to 7.5 ft, but the period is back to a nice 14 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 12-19 mph, keeping things clean. The energy is still strong at 2394, but it’s marginal for quality. Still, a confident surfer could find a wave.

Then we get to Saturday the 25th. This is the second true standout. The swell is 6.9 ft from the SW at a 13-second period, but the wind is offshore from the NW at only 9 mph. The energy is 1537—strong, but manageable. The forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a big, clean, powerful day at Peak Rock. The crowd is listed as “sometimes,” so expect a few out there, but nowhere near a circus.

Sunday the 26th backs off a bit, with 4.6 ft of swell and the same NNW offshore at 12 mph. Clean, consistent, and good for a fun session.

Now, the second week gets a bit wild. Monday the 27th has 3.9-5.2 ft of swell, but the wind is howling from the north at 25-28 mph offshore. The energy is 773-1055, but it’s so strong you’ll be fighting to get out. Hard paddling.

Tuesday the 28th: wind hits 31 mph from the NNW. The swell is 8.2 ft in the morning, 9.8 ft in the afternoon, with a 14-16 second period. The energy is massive—2708 and 4209. This is expert-only territory, and even then, the wind is near-gale force. It’s clean, but it’s a beast.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th start to settle. Swell drops to 5.6-7.2 ft, periods

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