Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window with only one break to talk about, so let’s dig into what’s coming.

The overall picture is pretty active, with a lot of swell on the way, but we’ve got to work around a few rough patches. The first real opportunity is this Friday afternoon, but it’s a bit of a tease – the swell is there at 4ft from the SW, but with a cross-offshore wind and a fair bit of energy (1123) it’s marginal. Not worth getting wet for.

Saturday the 22nd sees the swell jump up to 7ft and then 12ft, but the wind is cranking from the SW and that’s going to chop things up. The 12ft on Saturday afternoon is a lot of power (7310), but with cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, it’s only for the hardcore.

Now, Sunday the 23rd is where it starts to get interesting. The morning has a clean 8ft SW swell with a light offshore breeze from the NW. That’s going to be good, clean surf for experienced surfers. But the real standout is Sunday afternoon. We’re looking at 7ft from the SW, glassy conditions with a light WNW wind, and the water temp is 56°F, which is about normal for this time of year. That’s the best session of the first week, no doubt.

The weekdays from Monday the 24th to Wednesday the 26th are a mixed bag. The mornings are mostly clean with offshore winds, but the swell is a bit all over the place. The surf quality is variable, and the afternoons get messy. Then we get a bit of a lull on Thursday the 27th, with only 3ft to 4ft, but it’s glassy in the afternoon, so it’s a nice little clean-up set.

Friday the 28th is another big one. A 8ft swell with a 17-second period, that’s a groundswell. The wind is offshore from the NNW, so it’s clean. This is a different beast – long period, lots of energy. For a reef break like Peak Rock, that’s a good thing. The waves will have shape and power. Saturday the 29th looks blown out.

The second week gets interesting again. Sunday the 30th has a 6ft SW swell with a NW cross-offshore wind in the morning – clean lines. Then Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September offer up 8ft and 8ft swells with long 16-17 second periods. The wind is offshore or cross-off, so the surf will be powerful and clean. This is a run of good, solid days.

The best on offer, though, has to be Sunday the 23rd afternoon. The combination of a solid 7ft SW swell, glassy conditions, and a reef break that holds it well – that’s a dream session. The second standout is the whole run from Sunday the 30th through to Wednesday the 3rd of September. That’s a full week of solid, clean, long-period SW groundswell. Monday the 31st morning with the 8ft SW swell and 17-second period, offshore wind, is a close second. It’s going to be a classic.

One thing to keep in mind: Peak Rock is a reef break, so it’s not for beginners. Anything over 8ft is only for the experienced crew. The swell is from the SW, which is the optimum direction for this spot. Crowds are possible, especially on the good days.

Alright, that’s the picture. Get out there and get wet.

Rusty.

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