Surf Forecasts:
Peak Rock surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,619 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peak Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Peak Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Peak Rock in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peak Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Peak Rock. This is a reef break, pretty exposed to the swell, and it’s been fairly consistent lately. The water’s sitting at 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
The first real window of surf kicks off on Monday afternoon, the 20th of July. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the WSW, with a solid 15-second period pushing through. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, so the surface will be glassy. The combined energy is moderate (754), and it’s a proper little groundswell, perfect for an intermediate. It’s a nice, gentle start to the week.
Tuesday the 21st keeps the good vibes going. Tuesday morning brings a slightly bigger 5ft swell from the WSW, period at 14 seconds, still with a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is a bit stronger (931). The afternoon drops a touch to 5ft from the SW, but still clean. It’s a solid couple of days.
Wednesday the 22nd starts to get tricky. The morning is clean with a 4ft swell and a fresh offshore wind, but the energy is moderate (480). The afternoon, however, turns ugly. A strong cross-shore wind from the WSW kicks up a messy 5ft swell, and the quality drops right off. That afternoon session is a write-off.
Thursday the 23rd is a bit of a beast. The swell jumps to 8ft in the morning, and then 10ft in the afternoon. This is expert territory only. The afternoon is a total mess with strong cross-shore wind and a lumpy cross-chop. The energy is very strong (4695 and 3501), but the wind is just ruining it.
Now, Friday the 24th of July is the standout. This is the one to circle. The morning delivers a solid 12ft swell from the WSW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at a massive 11448. The wind is cross-offshore, so the waves are clean, albeit big. This is a powerful, long-period groundswell, and it’s going to be a proper session for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays clean with a similar swell, but the wind picks up a bit.
The weekend from Saturday the 25th through to Monday the 27th is a bit of a write-off. The wind is cross-shore or cross-offshore, and the swell is big but messy. Saturday sees 10ft surf with a lumpy cross-chop, and Sunday and Monday drop in size but the wind is still on it. The consistency is there, but the quality isn’t.
The next real window of opportunity hits Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning brings a clean 8ft swell from the SW, with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is strong (1682). Tuesday afternoon, however, the swell bumps up to 13ft with a fresh offshore wind. That’s big, powerful, and for experts only. The energy is very strong (4240).
Wednesday the 29th is another day for the big wave crew. The swell is a solid 13ft in the morning, dropping to 12ft in the afternoon, with a very long period of 15 seconds and a fresh offshore wind. The energy is spiking at 6527. This is serious, heavy groundswell.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July show a gradual drop. Thursday brings clean 7-7ft surf with moderate offshore wind, and the energy is still strong (1537-1352). Friday the 31st is a treat for the early birds: a glassy morning with an ENE wind, 5ft of clean swell, and a period of 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (710). It’s a lovely window for a quiet paddle out.
The first week of August sees a mix. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd have clean 6-6ft surf, but the winds are a bit on the fresh side. The energy is moderate (946-1412). The quality is there, but it’s not the standout of the run. By Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th, the swell drops off to 3-4ft, and the wind is messy or light. The energy is low (468-761). The best of the second week is definitely the glassy morning on the 31st of July.
So, to sum it up: the best surf on offer is Friday the 24th of July morning for the big, clean, powerful groundswell, and the glassy morning of Friday the 31st of July for a mellower, clean session. The rest has some solid size, but the wind is often the enemy.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 367 | 895 | 711 | 449 | 480 | 486 | 1072 | 2927 | 3705 | 6106 | 5965 | 4681 | 3144 | 2994 | 2218 | 1605 | 897 | 604 | 423 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:31AM1.96m | 4:35PM2.11m | 5:19AM1.91m | 5:09PM2.01m | 6:06AM1.84m | 5:43PM1.90m | 6:53AM1.77m | 6:17PM1.80m | 7:43AM1.70m | 6:53PM1.70m | 8:41AM1.65m | 7:37PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:20PM0.25m | 10:27AM0.49m | 11:01PM0.24m | 11:09AM0.63m | 11:41PM0.27m | 11:50AM0.77m | 00:20AM0.32m | 12:31PM0.90m | 1:00AM0.39m | 1:17PM1.01m | 1:45AM0.46m | 2:12PM1.10m | 2:37AM0.50m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 367 | 895 | 711 | 449 | 480 | 486 | 52 | 2927 | 32 | 87 | 5965 | 4027 | 3144 | 2382 | — | 1605 | 897 | 604 | 423 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SSW 14 | — | E 11 | WSW 15 | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — |
| kJ | 32 | 36 | — | 2 | 21 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | — | SW 15 | NW 4 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 49 | 1072 | 1956 | 3705 | 6106 | — | 4681 | 21 | 2994 | 2218 | 1013 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 521 | 475 | 63 | 93 | 60 | 60 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 5 | 2 |
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