Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell headed our way at Peak Rock, but it’s a mixed bag of conditions. The first few days are a bit rough, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll have you paddling hard.

The opening window is Wednesday the 2nd. A clean 6 ft SW groundswell (16-second period) rolls in with a moderate cross-off breeze. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong at 1744, so there’s plenty of push. It’s a bit marginal with tide, but for a Wednesday morning, it’s worth a look.

Thursday the 3rd is a write-off for paddle surfing. The swell jumps to 10 ft and then 12 ft, but the wind swings WSW and cranks up to 19-22 mph, making it lumpy and messy. That’s kite-surfing territory, not a clean take-off spot.

The standout of the whole forecast is Friday the 4th. Morning and afternoon, we’ve got a clean 10 ft to 12 ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with a light to moderate NNW offshore wind. The energy is massive – 5414 and 5020 – and that offshore is going to groom those reef walls into proper barrels. This is for experienced surfers only; it’s big, powerful, and clean. Crowds are possible at Peak Rock, so get in early.

Saturday the 5th is a no-go. Near gale-force winds rip through, making it dangerous and ugly.

Sunday the 6th cleans up a bit. The swell drops to 8 ft in the morning and 7 ft in the afternoon, with a moderate cross-off breeze. The afternoon session has a 13-second period and 1524 energy, and it’s earning a “clean” tag. It’s not the standout, but a solid option for a Sunday session.

Monday the 7th drops off hard. Swell is 4 ft to 5 ft, but the wind is onshore and choppy. Not worth a paddle.

Tuesday the 8th sees a new long-period groundswell arrive – 4 ft at 18 seconds in the morning, then 7 ft at 17 seconds in the afternoon. Energy is moderate to strong (1729 and 2553). The morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, but the afternoon picks up a cross-shore chop. The morning session is the pick here.

Wednesday the 9th is messy again. Strong onshore winds with 8 ft to 12 ft swell. Leave it.

Thursday the 10th is interesting. A massive 12 ft SW groundswell (18 seconds) with a light southerly onshore breeze. The energy is 8737 – that’s huge. It’s marginal for tide, and onshore wind will make it choppy, but the size and period are there. Only for experts.

Friday the 11th brings back the offshore. 6 ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) with a moderate NNW offshore. Clean and 1424 energy. A nice, manageable size for intermediates.

Saturday the 12th has a strong offshore wind (28 mph), which makes for clean faces but a hard paddle out. 6 ft to 7 ft SW swell, 14-15 seconds, energy around 1645-1848. It’s clean, but that wind is a battle.

The following week – from Monday the 14th onward – the swell drops and the wind turns messy. A few small windows on Tuesday the 15th with 3 ft or less swell, clean but tiny. The best of that second week is possibly Thursday the 17th, where a 8 ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) rolls in with a cross-off breeze, but the wind is strong and the energy is lumpy.

Overall, Friday the 4th is the one to circle. Big, clean, offshore, and powerful. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your day. The Thursday the 10th is a wildcard for the brave.

Rusty.

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