Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Peak in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
Alright, let's get into it. The outlook for The Peak is a bit of a slow burn, but the second week is shaping up to be a real treat.
The first several days here are a bit quiet. The swell is small and weak, with the combined energy sitting as low as 5, and it doesn't get much above 184 (that's considered moderate, but the surf was still poor). From Friday the 10th right through to Monday the 21st, you're looking at a long stretch of pretty forgettable conditions. The waves are mostly under 1.6 ft, and the wind is often cross or onshore. There's a bit of a tease on the 18th with a tiny 1.0 ft swell, but it's onshore wind, so don't get your hopes up. The Peak is just not doing much during this period.
Then, the change comes. On Tuesday the 21st of July, the swell starts to build. By the afternoon, we're seeing a 5.2 ft swell from the west, with a combined energy of 408 (that's strong, believe me). The wind is light onshore, so it's a little messy, but the energy is there. The real standout is the next morning.
The best of the whole 16-day window will be the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July. We've got a solid 6.2 ft swell rumbling in from the west, with a combined energy of 739 (very strong). The period is 9 seconds, so it's a solid, workable groundswell. The wind is offshore at 6 mph, which means that reef will be holding up beautifully. The water temperature is 62.1°F right now, which is over 4.7° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it's a bit of a treat. The Peak is breaking clean and consistent. The crowd can be *sometimes* a factor here, but for a morning like this, it'll be worth the paddle.
The swell hangs around through the 23rd and 24th, dropping from 5.2 ft down to 3.9 ft, with clean winds and good energy (454 down to 201). The mornings are the pick. By the 25th, the wind gets a bit fresh and the swell drops off, but the run from the 22nd to the 24th is the one to circle.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 21 | WNW 7 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 184 | 163 | 117 | 110 | 82 | 59 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 58 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:44PM2.72m | 3:06AM2.87m | 3:52PM2.93m | 4:17AM2.98m | 4:52PM3.19m | 5:19AM3.12m | 5:47PM3.47m | 6:15AM3.22m | 6:38PM3.71m | 7:06AM3.27m | 7:26PM3.86m | 7:54AM3.24m | 8:13PM3.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.92m | 9:28AM0.65m | 10:02PM0.71m | 10:28AM0.51m | 11:05PM0.46m | 11:23AM0.35m | 00:01AM0.22m | 12:12PM0.20m | 00:53AM0.05m | 12:58PM0.10m | 1:42AM-0.04m | 1:43PM0.07m | 2:29AM-0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 184 | 163 | 117 | 110 | 82 | 59 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 58 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | W 14 | W 13 | W 7 | — | W 18 | — | W 11 | — | W 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 14 | 4 | — | 6 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 234 | 9 | 9 | 184 | 0 | 39 | 270 | 417 | 303 | 131 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 39 | 72 | 272 | 131 | 131 | 272 | 134 |
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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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