Peak Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, it’s Rusty. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards for Peak Rock over this 16-day stretch. The week kicks off slowly, with a bit of a wait before things really start to cook. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you might not need the full 5/4 straight away.

The real story starts on Wednesday the 18th and runs through the following Tuesday, with some solid SW groundswell pulses. For a standout, I’m calling Friday the 18th. The morning gets a 6ft SW groundswell with a clean 14-second period and offshore NNW wind at 16 mph. It’s a reef break that handles this direction well, and with that offshore flow, the face will be glassy. Wave energy is moderate (1529). It’s fairly exposed to the SW, and it’s in the intermediate zone – not one for beginners at this size. There’s a chance of crowds here (it does get busy sometimes), but when it’s this clean and the swell’s got a bit of push, you’ll forget about everyone else.

Sunday the 20th has a 5ft SW swell and a long 15-second period, with a strong offshore N breeze at 28 mph. That wind will hold the wave face open, but it’s also a strong breeze, making paddling a real workout – you’ll need some arm strength. The energy’s moderate (1407). The long-period swell at a reef setup like Peak Rock should wrap in nicely, but keep an eye on the tide.

There’s a marked gap from the 15th to the morning of the 18th – about three days – where you’ll want to keep the board in the car. The swell coming through on the 15th is over 10ft but the cross-shore wind is a mess, so it’s big and ugly.

Looking into the second week, Tuesday the 22nd stands out again. A 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, clean offshore N winds at 12 mph. That’s moderate energy (2221) and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The morning should be pristine. From the 23rd onward the swell drops back, but the 25th shows some promise with a 5ft SW swell and offshore NW wind – worth a look for a sneaky session if the forecasts hold.

The long-range outlook gets interesting for the 29th. A 4ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and light offshore NE wind. It’s a reef break, so that long period will likely wrap in nicely, but this one is two weeks out, so treat it as a promising possibility rather than a sure thing.

Bottom line: focus on the 18th and 22nd for the cleanest, most powerful sessions. There’s swell in the water, you just need to pick your window.

Stay safe, Rusty.

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