Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I've got the goods on Peak Rock. Right now, the water's sitting at 57°F, which is about 1°F warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just your average July water temp.

We've got a proper run of surf lined up, but it's a bit of a mixed bag for the first few days. Let's get into it.

Tuesday kicks things off with a clean 5 ft swell from the WSW, with a moderate 14-second period and a solid 931 (moderate wave energy) backing it up. The wind is offshore and light, so Peak Rock is looking clean and surfable. That afternoon, the swell dips a touch to 5 ft from the SW, but the wind stays offshore and gentle. It's a nice, mellow start.

Wednesday rolls in with a bit more wind. The morning swell is 4 ft from the WSW, but the wind’s a bit stronger. It's still offshore and clean, but that rain shower might put a bit of a damper on the session. The afternoon picks up a bit to 5 ft from the WSW, but the wind swings cross-offshore and freshens up. The conditions are still clean, but that wind is a bit more of a factor.

Thursday is where things get a little gnarly. We've got a big 10 ft swell from the SW rolling in, but it's packing a 14-second period and a massive 3285 (strong wave energy) in the morning. The problem is the wind is a strong cross-shore, making things messy and choppy. Not ideal for a paddle. The afternoon has the same size swell, but the wind is a bit better, cross-off, but still strong. It's a big, powerful swell, but the wind is making it a challenge.

Friday is the real standout. The morning is looking at 12 ft swell from the SW with a very long 15-second period and a massive 11439 (very strong wave energy). The wind is a fresh cross-offshore. This is a proper groundswell, and it's going to be powerful. For an intermediate surfer, this is a serious session. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 10 ft, but still a solid option.

Saturday sees the swell hanging around 10 ft from the SW, but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore in the morning. The afternoon, however, turns into a mess with a strong cross-shore and lumpy chop. Saturday morning is your best bet that day.

Sunday through Monday of the following week sees the swell drop back down to 5 ft to 6 ft, with the wind staying cross-off or offshore. It's not the biggest, but it's clean and surfable, with a moderate 11-second period. The energy is dropping back to moderate levels (594 to 887 range).

Tuesday, 28 July, the swell picks back up to 7 ft in the morning, then jumps to 10 ft in the afternoon from the SW. That afternoon swell has a 12-second period and a strong 4677 (very strong wave energy). The wind is a moderate cross-offshore, so it's clean, but it's a punchy, powerful swell.

Wednesday, 29 July, is the big one. The morning is looking at 13 ft swell from the SW with a very long 15-second period and a massive 10613 (very strong wave energy). The wind is a moderate cross-offshore. This is serious, expert-level swell. The afternoon goes sour with a strong onshore wind, so it's a morning-only deal.

Thursday, 30 July, we've got a 10 ft swell from the SW in the morning with a 13-second period and a strong 2669 (strong wave energy). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, making it clean. The notes say "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" – that's a solid call.

Friday, 31 July, is a write-off. The wind is a strong cross-shore, and the swell is a messy 7 ft. Not worth the paddle.

Saturday, 1 August, looks good again. The morning has a 7 ft swell from the SW with a very long 15-second period, and the wind is offshore and moderate. The energy is at 2056 (strong wave energy), and it's described as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The afternoon is a bit smaller but still clean.

From Sunday, 2 August, onwards, things get a bit grim. The wind turns onshore and strong, and the swell drops. By Tuesday, 4 August, we're looking at tiny, clean surf with a 2 ft to 3 ft swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it's not great. The later days of the forecast have bigger periods (18 to 21 seconds), but with no wind protection and a tiny swell, it's a flat, blown-out mess.

So, the absolute standouts are Friday, 24 July and Wednesday, 29 July mornings. Both are massive, powerful groundswells with clean conditions. If you're up for a serious session, those are your times. The first week is the money, the second week is a washout.

Rusty.

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