Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, W swell with 42 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 0.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for The Peak.
Honestly, this is a grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, weak conditions with hardly any energy to get excited about. The water is sitting at a very unusual 64°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s out of the ordinary.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. That’s a solid 10 days of nothing worth paddling out for. From Wednesday, July 15th, all the way through to Tuesday, July 28th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 1.0ft, and the energy readings are pathetic – single and low double digits. The wind is onshore or cross-off most of the time, making it messy. There’s a brief moment of glass on Sunday morning, July 19th, but with only 1ft of swell and 31 units of energy, it’s just not enough.
The standout is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. The wind will be offshore from the SSE at 12 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The swell jumps to 7ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy cranks up to 772. That’s moderate to strong energy, and it’s the only time in the whole forecast that looks like a real session. The swell direction is WNW, which matches the optimum for The Peak, so it should line up well. Keep in mind this is a reef break, and with swell that size, it’s going to be a bit much for beginners. It’s also a spot that gets crowded sometimes, so expect a few others out there.
By the afternoon of the 29th, the swell drops a touch to 6ft with an onshore wind, and then it’s back to small and weak from Thursday, July 30th onward.
So, the call is simple: the whole next week is a write-off. Save your energy for the morning of July 29th. That’s your one shot.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:26PM3.86m | 7:54AM3.24m | 8:13PM3.92m | 8:40AM3.16m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.10m | 1:42AM-0.04m | 1:43PM0.07m | 2:29AM-0.03m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 13 | — | — | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 234 | 72 | 318 | 1275 | 131 | 303 | 444 | 24 | 24 | 285 | 115 | 24 | 285 | 228 | 303 | 503 | 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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