Surf Forecasts:
Peaking surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,027 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peaking this week:
The surf forecast for Peaking over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Peaking in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peaking over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 365 | 339 | 322 | 324 | 242 | 187 | 163 | 273 | 542 | 878 | 969 | 565 | 369 | 380 | 385 | 783 | 1001 | 897 | 920 | 710 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:01AM1.03m | 12:46PM0.91m | 00:53AM1.00m | 1:39PM0.89m | 1:44AM0.98m | 2:30PM0.89m | 2:34AM0.99m | 3:18PM0.90m | 3:21AM1.00m | 4:01PM0.93m | 4:06AM1.03m | 4:42PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31AM0.26m | 6:38PM0.38m | 7:24AM0.28m | 7:30PM0.39m | 8:16AM0.29m | 8:21PM0.39m | 9:04AM0.28m | 9:09PM0.38m | 9:48AM0.27m | 9:55PM0.36m | 10:29AM0.25m | 10:39PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | E 7 | SSE 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 365 | 339 | 322 | 324 | 242 | 187 | 74 | 254 | 542 | 878 | 969 | 565 | 369 | 216 | 385 | 783 | 1001 | 897 | 920 | 710 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 | E 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SE 11 | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 262 | 241 | 107 | 72 | 56 | 57 | 136 | 56 | 176 | 221 | 140 | 273 | 266 | 380 | 120 | 56 | 104 | 375 | 553 | 506 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NE 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 6 | N 8 | E 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 19 | 160 | 144 | 80 | 59 | 163 | 273 | 40 | 6 | 29 | 111 | 82 | 57 | 57 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | E 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 185 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 51 | 18 | 32 | 49 | 60 | 67 | 75 | 103 | 137 | 140 | 115 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 584 | 590 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 282 | 0 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 0 | 282 | 0 |
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Information about the Peaking Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Peaking provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Peaking can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Peaking 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 (Peaking) 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 Peaking 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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