Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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