Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WNW swell with 313 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Peak this week:
The surf forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Peak in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but I’ll switch to feet and miles per hour for you.
It’s a grim start for The Peak. Those first few days are junk – strong onshore winds and just awful conditions. Save your wax.
Finally, on Monday the 24th of August, the wind goes offshore and we see some clean 4ft swell from the WNW with an 11 second period. Combined swell energy is moderate (313) and the wind is a gentle cross-off. That morning is the real highlight – clean lines and some push.
Then on Thursday the 27th of August morning, it’s glassy with a 2ft WNW swell and 9 second period. Combined energy is weak (93), but when it’s that smooth, you can still find a few fun ones.
Into the second week, Thursday the 3rd of September morning goes glassy again with a 4ft NW swell, but it’s a short 7 second period so it’s a bit bumpy – moderate energy (140). Friday the 4th of September morning is clean with a 3ft WNW swell (6 seconds) and light cross-off wind. Not a classic, but ridable.
The standout is Monday the 24th of August morning. Clean 4ft from the WNW with the wind finally right. Crowds can pop up sometimes, so be early.
After the 29th of August, it pretty much dries up for over a week. Slim pickings.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 172 | 90 | 120 | 55 | 38 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 92 | 313 | 260 | 142 | 76 | 38 | 14 | 33 | 45 | 81 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:41AM2.54m | 00:08AM2.37m | 12:52PM2.40m | 1:33AM2.22m | 2:28PM2.39m | 3:11AM2.24m | 3:49PM2.55m | 4:19AM2.40m | 4:43PM2.78m | 5:04AM2.58m | 5:23PM3.03m | 5:40AM2.76m | 5:56PM3.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:46PM1.20m | 6:14AM1.26m | 7:18PM1.37m | 7:50AM1.36m | 9:05PM1.34m | 9:20AM1.26m | 10:15PM1.16m | 10:18AM1.06m | 11:01PM0.93m | 11:00AM0.82m | 11:37PM0.70m | 11:34AM0.59m | 00:09AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 29 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 9 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 157 | 90 | — | 55 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 92 | 313 | 260 | 142 | 76 | 38 | 14 | 33 | 45 | 81 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 4 | NW 8 | N 3 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | SE 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 172 | 35 | 120 | 5 | 38 | 20 | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 444 | 719 | 188 | 318 | 318 | 167 | 134 | 285 | 75 | 51 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 62 | 167 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Peak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Peak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The 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 (The 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 The 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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