Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Peak over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, we’ve got a classic case of the waiting game on our hands. The first week or so is looking pretty grim for a proper session. There’s a long stretch from Monday the 10th right through until about Tuesday the 18th where the surf is just too small or the conditions are pretty ordinary. You’ll see tiny waves and cross-shore winds making it a messy affair, so it’s best to leave the boards in the car or find something else to do. The swell energy is weak, barely scratching into double digits most days (72), and the wind is more of a hinderance than a help.
During that dry spell, Wednesday morning the 19th August really stands out as the one to aim for. The Peak (The-Peak_1) gets a good push of 5ft of WNW groundswell, which is a solid size with decent period (11 seconds) – meaning some nice shaped waves. And get this, the wind is set to go glassy, making for clean, smooth faces. The combined energy hits a strong 431, which tells you there’s some real power in the water. For the experts, this looks like the best bet of the entire outlook, but remember, with it being a reef break and fairly consistent, there’s a chance you won’t be the only one there. Beginners, note that a swell over 5ft can be a handful, and with a long period groundswell, it might break a bit straight for a standard beach setup, but at a reef like The Peak it should offer some good lines.
After that standout, the waves settle down again. Thursday and Friday see smaller surf in the 2ft to 4ft range, with wind turning a bit onshore or mixed, so it won’t be as clean. Heading into the weekend of the 23rd and 24th, it drops right back to ankle to knee-high slop. There’s a little blip on Tuesday the 25th with a glassy morning and 3ft swell, which is surfable but nothing to write home about.
So, the long and short of it: the first week is a write-off for decent waves, but keep your eyes on that Wednesday the 19th morning. That’s the clear highlight.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 13 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 67 | 45 | 27 | 9 | 12 | 57 | 33 | 32 | 116 | 102 | 96 | 80 | 69 | 130 | 177 | 153 | 131 | 91 | 52 | 28 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:47PM3.21m | 5:18AM3.00m | 5:40PM3.53m | 6:09AM3.16m | 6:27PM3.79m | 6:54AM3.27m | 7:10PM3.94m | 7:36AM3.31m | 7:51PM3.96m | 8:15AM3.28m | 8:31PM3.84m | 8:53AM3.20m | 9:09PM3.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:06PM0.45m | 11:15AM0.42m | 11:58PM0.17m | 12:02PM0.20m | 00:44AM-0.03m | 12:44PM0.05m | 1:26AM-0.13m | 1:25PM-0.01m | 2:05AM-0.11m | 2:04PM0.03m | 2:42AM0.01m | 2:42PM0.16m | 3:18AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 67 | 45 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 57 | 33 | 32 | 116 | 102 | 96 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | 52 | 28 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | S 2 | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 130 | 177 | 153 | 131 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 35 | 0 | 20 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 409 | 285 | 318 | 303 | 503 | 67 | 20 | 20 | 51 |
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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).
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