Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Peak in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down, Rusty style.
First thing, the water temp at The Peak is running about 62°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Nice.
Now, the next 16 days are mostly a waiting game. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Monday, August 24th. Before that, Sunday the 23rd is flat with tiny 0.7ft to 1ft dribbles, so don’t even bother.
Monday the 24th is the one to circle. The Peak is looking at a clean 3ft to 4ft from the WNW with a nice 11-second period, bringing in moderate energy (254-275). The wind is offshore or glassy, so it’ll be smooth. That’s the day to go. It’s not huge, but it’s the best you’re going to get.
The rest of the run is a real mess. From Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th, the swell drops and the wind picks up, making for choppy, poor surf. Then from Friday the 28th to Tuesday, September 1st, the swell gets a little bigger, hitting 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is onshore and strong, so it’s just blown-out junk. The periods are short too, mostly 3 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak and lumpy.
You get a brief chance on Thursday, September 3rd, in the afternoon, with a glassy 3ft from the west, period 8 seconds, and energy of 114. It’s surfable, but the word is "very ordinary." Then the wind goes ballistic again from the 4th, with a near gale on the 4th and strong breezes through the 7th. The swell tries to build again, hitting 5ft on the 7th, but the onshore winds ruin it.
Honestly, if you’re not on it Monday the 24th, you’re in for a long, frustrating wait. The setup from the 28th to the 7th, with that significant swell and strong onshore wind, looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The consistent strong breezes and lumpy conditions are just not our friend.
So, make the call for Monday morning. It’s the cleanest window we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), 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 E by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 3 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 26 | 44 | 254 | 275 | 264 | 116 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 61 | 41 | 13 | 9 | 188 | 228 | 186 | 121 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:49PM2.55m | 4:19AM2.40m | 4:43PM2.78m | 5:04AM2.58m | 5:23PM3.03m | 5:40AM2.76m | 5:56PM3.26m | 6:13AM2.93m | 6:27PM3.45m | 6:44AM3.06m | 6:58PM3.58m | 7:16AM3.17m | 7:28PM3.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM1.16m | 10:18AM1.06m | 11:01PM0.93m | 11:00AM0.82m | 11:37PM0.70m | 11:34AM0.59m | 00:09AM0.48m | 12:06PM0.40m | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:37PM0.26m | 1:09AM0.15m | 1:08PM0.17m | 1:39AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 26 | 44 | 254 | 275 | 264 | 116 | 56 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 61 | 41 | 13 | — | — | — | 186 | — | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 188 | 228 | — | 121 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 62 | 270 | 75 | 0 | 30 | 20 | 228 | 269 | 269 | 421 | 415 | 484 | 67 |
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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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