Surf Forecasts:
Pleasure Point-First Peak surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pleasure Point-First Peak this week:
The surf forecast for Pleasure Point-First Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pleasure Point-First Peak in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pleasure Point-First Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
Right now, things are pretty quiet. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with cross-shore winds, and honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. From Thursday the 6th of August right through until around Friday the 14th, we’ve got tiny waves – mostly around 1ft to 2ft – with poor conditions. The combined swell energy sits between 122 and 391 (moderate energy at best), and the wind is mostly light cross-shore or cross-onshore. That’s not going to cut it.
There’s a glimmer on Saturday the 15th of August. The swell picks up a bit to 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds and combined energy jumping up to 542 (moderate to strong). The wind stays light cross-shore. It’s still only marginal, but the size and energy are better. For a sheltered reef like Pleasure Point-First Peak, that 3ft SSW groundswell with 16 seconds of period should wrap in nicely. Just be aware – this spot is fairly consistent and draws a crowd often, so expect company. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
By Monday the 17th of August, the wind goes glassy in the morning – that’s a huge positive. Swell drops back a bit to 3ft from the SSW, period still a solid 15 seconds, and combined energy at 345 (moderate). That glassy wind means clean, smooth faces. It’s not pumping, but for a few waves with nobody hassling you too much, it’s worth a look.
The best stretch, though, looks like Saturday the 15th of August through Tuesday the 18th of August. The swell hangs around 3ft to 3ft, periods between 14 and 16 seconds, and combined energy peaking at 542 on the Saturday afternoon. Winds stay light cross-shore or go glassy. That Saturday with the 3ft SSW swell and clean conditions is the standout. It’s not huge, but for this sheltered reef, that’s a solid, rideable day.
After that, it trails off again into small, weak surf from Wednesday the 19th of August onward. Nothing to get excited about.
So, bottom line: the best bet is Saturday the 15th of August at Pleasure Point-First Peak, with that 3ft SSW groundswell and light winds. Monday the 17th morning is also a good call with glassy conditions.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the longer range.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 84 | 84 | 140 | 210 | 104 | 318 | 166 | 291 | 196 | 169 | 167 | 160 | 102 | 101 | 93 | 155 | 207 | 148 | 175 | 261 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:51PM2.08m | 7:42AM1.33m | 5:53PM2.15m | 8:55AM1.41m | 6:57PM2.24m | 9:44AM1.51m | 7:58PM2.33m | 10:24AM1.59m | 8:56PM2.38m | 11:01AM1.68m | 9:50PM2.38m | 11:37AM1.77m | 10:42PM2.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:46AM0.46m | 10:54AM1.23m | 1:49AM0.29m | 12:19PM1.27m | 2:45AM0.14m | 1:37PM1.25m | 3:35AM0.03m | 2:43PM1.17m | 4:20AM-0.02m | 3:43PM1.08m | 5:02AM-0.00m | 4:39PM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 40 | 84 | 84 | 210 | 24 | 318 | 62 | 291 | 320 | 339 | 327 | 299 | 194 | 137 | 194 | 196 | 154 | 216 | 199 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | WNW 6 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 84 | 28 | 140 | 14 | 83 | 42 | 166 | 54 | 196 | 169 | 167 | 160 | 102 | 101 | 56 | 138 | 207 | 148 | 175 | 261 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 38 | 80 | 28 | 82 | 104 | 36 | 56 | 56 | 28 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 98 | 96 | 93 | 155 | 28 | 28 | 68 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 147 | 0 | 311 | 343 | 0 | 194 | 343 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 123 | 314 | 0 | 81 | 311 | 0 | 81 | 37 |
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