Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Peak this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Peak in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s see what The Peak’s got cooking.
First thing you’ll notice – the water is 64°, which is a solid 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s way out of the ordinary, so you’ll be feeling that.
We’re starting with a real dry spell. From Friday the 17th through to Friday the 24th, it’s flat, weak, and messy. Swell is tiny – 1ft to 2ft with short, weak periods, and the wind is on it nearly all the time. The combined energy is low, reading between 14 and 45. Nothing to write home about.
Finally, on Saturday morning the 25th, things perk up. Swell hits 5ft from the WNW with a 10-second period. The wind is glassy, so the surf will be clean. Combined energy is 358 – moderate. The Peak is a reef break, exposed to W swell, so this WNW direction works well. The waves will be a bit soft but rideable – good for a mix of abilities, though beginners might find it a touch on the bigger side.
Sunday morning the 26th is another standout. Swell sits around 5ft from the WNW, period drops to 8 seconds, but the wind is dead calm – glassy as can be. Combined energy is 270. It’s clean, it’s consistent, and The Peak will be offering some fun little waves. This is the best window in the whole forecast.
Monday morning the 27th sees a bigger pulse: 7ft from the WNW with an 11-second period. Combined energy jumps to 916 – strong energy. This is a solid groundswell, and the long period means better shaped waves, but it’ll also be more powerful. The wind is onshore though, so it won’t be as clean. This one’s for experienced surfers only.
The following week there are a few more pulses, but the wind stays messy. Wednesday the 30th morning has 8ft from the WNW with a 10-second period and combined energy of 1161 – very strong. But the wind is onshore, so it’ll be lumpy. A spot for experts if you’re keen.
Honestly, the standout is Sunday morning the 26th. Clean, glassy conditions, head-high swell, and The Peak doing its thing. Get on it.
Keep an eye on the forecast – it’s been a quiet stretch, but it won’t stay that way for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:58PM3.85m | 9:25AM3.04m | 9:43PM3.66m | 10:10AM2.89m | 10:27PM3.39m | 10:56AM2.74m | 11:14PM3.08m | 11:47AM2.61m | 00:05AM2.78m | 12:44PM2.51m | 1:05AM2.54m | 1:52PM2.47m | 2:18AM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM0.12m | 3:15AM0.08m | 3:10PM0.25m | 4:00AM0.26m | 3:55PM0.45m | 4:44AM0.49m | 4:42PM0.69m | 5:31AM0.72m | 5:37PM0.94m | 6:23AM0.94m | 6:44PM1.14m | 7:26AM1.09m | 8:06PM1.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:49 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 8 | NW 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 19 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 14 | W 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 21 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 7 | W 13 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 12 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 7 | — | NW 6 | NW 3 | — | NW 6 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 20 | 10 | 17 | 12 | — | — | 16 | — | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 318 | 503 | 188 | 271 | 385 | 44 | 24 | 325 | 24 | 240 | 287 | 24 | 240 | 513 | 292 | 415 | 415 | 240 | 72 | 389 | 72 |
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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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