Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s lining up for us at Peak Rock (Peak-Rock). There’s a bit of a wait before things really click, but once they do, there are some beautiful windows coming.

First decent surf hits Saturday the 18th – clean, fun-sized SW swell at 6 ft with a nice 14-second period. Winds are light offshore out of the NW, and the water’s at about 57°, right around average for this time of year. Moderate combined swell energy (1154) means there’s some good push. Saturday afternoon goes glassy with a lighter WSW breeze and 5 ft SW swell – that’s a top pick right there. Sunday the 19th drops a bit, 4 ft and 3 ft across the day, still clean, but more of a small-wave session.

Now, here’s the standout. From Monday the 20th through Tuesday the 21st, we get a really good run of moderate offshore winds and building consistency. Monday morning sees 3 ft SW at 16 seconds with a 15 mph NNW breeze – clean and lined up. The energy is climbing into the hundreds. Tuesday is similar, 5 ft and 5 ft SW swell, both with offshore winds around 12 mph, staying clean all day. That’s the best stretch in the first week – go get it.

Mid-week gets messy. Wednesday the 22nd morning has a fresh offshore wind at 22 mph, but by afternoon it goes cross-shore and the swell jumps to 7 ft with a short 10-second period – choppy and sloppy. Thursday the 23rd is outright messy: 10 ft SW but cross winds over 22 mph, lumpy onshore chop – forget it unless you’re kiting.

Later in the week things settle some. Friday the 24th still has solid 8 ft+ SW swell but cross-offshore winds keep it somewhat clean – still tricky with those 15-second periods. That’s expert territory. Then Saturday the 25th is a real standout: 8 ft SW dropping to 7 ft, moderate to light offshore, clean and excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the pick of the second weekend.

Following week has potential but winds turn messy again. Sunday the 26th keeps offshore winds, but the swell drops to 5 ft – not bad but not top-tier.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th see 10 ft SW but with onshore or cross-onshore winds – blown out and heavy. Wednesday the 29th still bumpy. However, Thursday the 30th morning goes glassy again with a light NNW breeze and 4 ft SW – small but clean.

End of the forecast window holds long-range promise. Friday the 31st morning: 7 ft SW at 11 seconds, clean and light offshore – excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday August 1st morning is 7 ft SW at 16 seconds, glassy cross-offshore – that’s a real standout. Sunday August 2nd sees 7 ft SW at 17 seconds, light offshore then glassy – very long-period groundswell, perfect for a reef like Peak Rock. Just remember those long periods mean longer lulls between sets, but the waves will be well-shaped and powerful.

Crowds? Peak Rock can get busy at times, especially on clean weekends, so expect company.

Top calls are Tuesday the 21st for the first week, and Saturday August 1st morning for the second week. Get out there.

Rusty

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