Peak Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.44° S 145.05° E

Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Peak Rock sea temperature is
13.6°C
1.0° 

Peak Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Peak Rock surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,874 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peak Rock in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 31st Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 5th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peak Rock over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Peak Rock, a pretty consistent reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell. Over the next couple of weeks, things start off a bit average but build into some real standouts. The water temperature is sitting at about 57°F right now, which is around 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but it feels a touch more pleasant than normal.

The first real action picks up on the morning of Monday the 31st of August. We’re looking at a clean 7ft SW swell, with a gentle cross-off wind from the WNW. The energy is moderate (1828), and the period is a solid 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, so expect some nice shape and power at the reef. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is where it starts to get good. The wind is light enough to keep it clean, and crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so it’s a solid window.

The standout window, though, is the morning of Friday the 4th of September. That’s when we get a clean 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy is strong (2840), the winds are offshore and clean, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first week – the reef will be handling that long-period swell beautifully, and the offshore wind will keep the faces smooth.

Into the second week, things get more serious. The morning of Tuesday the 8th of September sees a massive 16ft SW swell with an 18-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell, and the energy is through the roof (16697). The wind is cross-off from the WNW, and it’s clean, but this is expert territory only. The swell is too big for most, so only the experienced crew should even think about it. Looking further ahead, the morning of Saturday the 12th of September is another standout: a 10ft WSW swell with a 17-second period, near-calm winds from the north, and exceptional conditions for experts. The energy is very strong (9737), and the combo of a light offshore breeze and long-period swell will make for some epic, clean waves at the reef. That’s a session to mark on the calendar, but keep in mind it’s over a week away, so the forecast could shift.

Overall, there’s a lot to like here, especially for the experienced surfer. The first week has a few clean, solid days, and the second week brings some seriously powerful groundswell – just be ready for the bigger stuff.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the N by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

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SW
14
1.8
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13
1.8
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13
1.9
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13
2.1
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13
2.1
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14
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14
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16
1.8
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1.5
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15
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1163
1053
1103
1210
1438
1572
1572
2247
1474
949
731
1785
2954
3135
3095
4216
3171
2840
2295
1402
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
WNW
15
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15
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20
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15
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5
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15
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40
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35
NNW
25
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High Tide
00:48AM1.69m
1:24PM1.90m
1:35AM1.82m
1:55PM1.96m
2:17AM1.95m
2:25PM2.00m
2:57AM2.05m
2:56PM2.03m
3:38AM2.11m
3:28PM2.04m
4:19AM2.12m
4:02PM2.04m
Low Tide
7:00PM0.77m
7:00AM0.51m
7:35PM0.60m
7:42AM0.48m
8:08PM0.44m
8:21AM0.47m
8:40PM0.29m
8:59AM0.49m
9:14PM0.17m
9:36AM0.53m
9:50PM0.08m
10:13AM0.60m
10:30PM0.05m
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Information about the Peak Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Peak Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Peak Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Peak Rock surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Peak Rock) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Peak Rock may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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