Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.96° N 121.97° W

Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pleasure Point-First Peak sea temperature is
16.6° C
2.9° 

Pleasure Point-First Peak surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pleasure Point-First Peak surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 (Jul 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pleasure Point-First Peak in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 16th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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 shaping up for Pleasure Point-First Peak over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, I won’t lie. The first few days are flat and messy. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell and cross-shore winds that just won’t let the place clean up. The water is sitting at 62°F right now, which is a good 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real standout, the ocean feels like a bathtub out there.

The real action doesn’t start to build until Monday, July 20th. That morning, the wind goes glassy, and we get a clean 3ft S swell creeping in. The combined energy is moderate (643), and the period is a decent 14 seconds. It’s not huge, but for a spot that’s been asleep, this is the first sign of life. The following days are a slow build, with Tuesday July 21st afternoon offering a clean 3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period from the west, keeping things tidy.

The standout window, and I mean the one you wait for, is Saturday July 25th. That morning we’ve got a solid 3ft SSW swell pumping in with a very long 21-second period. The combined energy is strong (1146), and the wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The direction is a good match for the reef. This is the best of the bunch. The swell is still friendly for most levels, but that long period means it’ll wrap in nicely, with proper lines and longer waits between sets.

Sunday July 26th is also a good call, with a clean 3ft SSW swell in the morning (809 energy), and glassy conditions by the afternoon. The Tuesday July 28th afternoon also looks promising with a 4ft SSW swell and a gentle offshore wind from the WNW – clean and punchy, but that size is getting a bit more serious.

The real standout for the second week is Monday July 27th afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and we get a 4ft SSW swell with a 19-second period. The combined energy is very strong (1022). That’s a proper session, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.

For the rest of the window, it’s a mixed bag of small, clean windows and periods of cross-shore chop. The crowds are “often” here, so expect company, especially on those clean days. Overall, a slow start that builds to a few proper, clean sessions in the last week of July.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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14
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Energy kJ
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122
181
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232
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447
275
348
372
253
233
Wind (km/h)
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10
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High Tide
1:37PM1.80m
00:34AM2.18m
2:19PM1.86m
1:30AM1.95m
3:00PM1.91m
2:31AM1.72m
3:41PM1.94m
3:42AM1.50m
4:23PM1.96m
5:11AM1.36m
5:06PM1.97m
6:54AM1.31m
5:51PM1.97m
Low Tide
6:41PM1.05m
7:36AM0.16m
7:46PM1.00m
8:16AM0.36m
8:55PM0.95m
8:54AM0.58m
10:09PM0.88m
9:32AM0.79m
11:25PM0.78m
10:12AM0.98m
00:36AM0.68m
10:58AM1.13m
1:37AM0.57m
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Information about the Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pleasure Point-First Peak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pleasure Point-First Peak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pleasure Point-First Peak 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 (Pleasure Point-First Peak) 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 Pleasure Point-First Peak 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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