Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s cooking at Peak Rock over the next 16 days. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with some real epic moments hiding in a long stretch of rough weather.

The first solid window to talk about hits Monday afternoon, the 27th of July. We’ve got a 5 ft SW swell rolling in with an 11-second period, and the water is a mild 56°F, which is about average for this time of year. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the N at 15 mph, keeping things reasonably clean. The combined energy sits at 488, which is modest, but it’s a start. Honestly, it’s not going to be a standout day.

The real story here is the clean-up on Tuesday the 28th of July. A strong offshore from the NNW is blowing at 28 mph, and the swell is building to 5 ft with a period stretching to 13 seconds. By the afternoon, the swell hits 6 ft and the period gets to a very long 15 seconds, with the combined energy jumping to 1888. This is proper groundswell, and it’s going to be glassy and clean as a whistle. But with that strong offshore breeze, it will be a battle to get out the back. This is for the experienced crew only.

Wednesday the 29th of July is a write-off. A near gale from the SW is blowing at 31 mph, kicking up a massive 15 ft SW swell (period 16 seconds, energy a huge 9617). The wind is cross-shore, creating crossing waves. Forget surfing, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We get a bit of a reprieve on Thursday the 30th of July. The swell drops to 7 ft in the morning (period 13 seconds, energy 3170), and the wind turns to a moderate cross-off from the W. It’s surfable, but the quality is still marginal.

The first real standout comes together on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning has a clean, glassy cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, with a long-period SW groundswell of 3 ft and an 18-second period. The combined energy is 738. The waves will be clean and lined up, but the long period might make them break a bit straight at this reef. The real magic happens in the afternoon. A moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph, with the swell building to 5 ft and a period of 16 seconds, gives us excellent surf. The energy kicks up to 1725. This is the best call for the first week.

Sunday the 2nd of August and Monday the 3rd are a messy affair with strong winds and bumpy surf. By Tuesday the 4th of August, the wind goes completely glassy from the NE and ESE, with the swell sitting at 5 to 6 ft. The energy is around 960-1082. This is a very good, clean window for the intermediate surfer.

Now for the second week. The best call is Wednesday the 5th of August. A light offshore from the NE at 6 mph, with a 7 ft SW groundswell and a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is 3040. This is a powerful, clean swell, but the long period means it’s best suited for the reef break. It’s only for the experts.

The rest of the second week is a downslide. Thursday the 6th of August is clean but small with 4 to 5 ft swells. The wind stays offshore or cross-off, making for okay conditions. From the 7th of August onwards, the surf fades away, with the wind picking up and the quality dropping. The 9th of August brings a strong offshore again, but the swell is inconsistent. By the 10th and 11th of August, the wind goes onshore and the whole setup is blown out. It’s a poor finish to the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: The best swell of the first week is Saturday the 1st of August at Peak Rock, with a solid 5 ft SW groundswell and clean offshore winds. For the second week, the standout is Wednesday the 5th of August, with a powerful 7 ft SW groundswell and light offshore winds, but it’s for the experts only.

Rusty.

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