Peak Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.44° S 145.05° E

Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Peak Rock sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.5° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 9,319 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 6th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 10th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks: Peak Rock. It’s a reef break, pretty exposed to the SW swell, and it’s fairly consistent. Water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The outlook gets going on Wednesday, August 5th, but honestly, don’t get too excited. That first afternoon is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a weak 2ft SW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds, but the wind is a messy cross-shore, and the combined energy is a low 705. It’s a marginal call, and not worth paddling out for.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is where things start to look a little better. The swell has bumped up to 3ft from the SW, still with a solid 12-second period, and the wind is blowing offshore from the NNW. That’s clean, and it’s a moderate breeze for good paddle power. The energy is moderate at 455. It’s not a classic, but it’s a start.

The first real standout arrives on Friday afternoon, August 7th. The swell is up to 5ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the north. The combined energy is pumping at 1626. This is a solid, clean wave for the experienced surfer. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for the rest of us, Friday afternoon is the pick of the first week.

The weekend gets a bit of a beating. Saturday morning, August 8th, has a strong north wind at 22 mph, cross-off, but the swell is still 5ft. The energy is still high, but that wind is going to make it feel like a fight. By Sunday, August 9th, the wind is howling at 25-28 mph, and the surf is dropping. It’s poor conditions, so stay on the beach.

Then we hit a rough patch. Monday, August 10th, a big swell arrives, 15ft from the SW, but it’s a short-period 9-second wind swell, and the wind is a messy cross-shore. The combined energy is a massive 3163, but it’s going to be a washing machine. This is kite-surfing territory, not for paddling.

Tuesday, August 11th, cleans up with a strong offshore wind, but it’s over 25 mph, making it hard to paddle into. The swell is 6ft with a 14-second period, but that wind is a real challenge.

The best is yet to come in the second week. Thursday, August 13th, into Friday, August 14th, sees a massive, long-period SW groundswell pushing through. Thursday afternoon has 15ft at 17 seconds, with a clean cross-off wind. The energy is through the roof at 18802. This is huge, expert-only territory, but for those who can handle it, it’s as good as it gets.

Saturday, August 15th, is another standout. Morning has 8ft swell from the SW, 18-second period, with a light cross-off wind. The energy is 5234, and the conditions are clean. By afternoon, it’s 10ft with a 17-second period, and the wind drops to near glassy. This is a beautiful, powerful wave for experienced surfers.

Sunday morning, August 16th, the wind is glassy, and the swell is 7ft with a 16-second period. It’s clean, perfect for a reef break like this. After that, the swell fades into the next week, with clean, smaller waves in the 4ft to 5ft range through to Wednesday, August 19th.

Overall, the first week has a few decent windows, but the real magic is from Thursday, August 13th through Sunday, August 16th. That’s the big groundswell, clean winds, and the kind of waves that make you forget about work.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun morning, moderate winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
1.1
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16
0.9
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18
1.6
SW
15
1.6
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15
1.7
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17
1.6
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16
1.4
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16
1.4
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1.2
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21
4.5
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2.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
287
565
522
1219
1155
1757
1210
952
763
548
342
832
3128
2191
2444
1307
1083
809
Wind (km/h)
20
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15
WNW
5
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25
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NNW
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High Tide
4:37AM1.95m
4:28PM2.02m
5:22AM1.97m
5:02PM1.99m
6:11AM1.96m
5:41PM1.95m
7:08AM1.91m
6:27PM1.90m
8:14AM1.86m
7:25PM1.83m
9:29AM1.84m
8:38PM1.76m
Low Tide
10:20PM0.27m
10:30AM0.60m
10:55PM0.19m
11:11AM0.69m
11:36PM0.14m
11:56AM0.80m
00:23AM0.12m
12:47PM0.91m
1:19AM0.15m
1:50PM1.01m
2:24AM0.19m
3:09PM1.05m
3:38AM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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