Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, flat spell to kick things off, and for the most part, it’s going to be a waiting game. Our main spot, The Peak, is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but it’s going to be starved for a while. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—not a big deal, but worth noting if you’re used to the usual chill.
The first few days are basically a write-off. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are tiny, with waves barely a whisper. Tuesday the 4th is flat, with a bit of glass on it but nothing to ride. Then Wednesday the 5th is a mess—we get a pulse of swell, but it’s all over the place with strong cross-onshore winds and some serious energy (1629). It’s a churn, not a surf. Thursday and Friday stay small and messy, with the odd clean window but no real size. This is a real dry spell, lasting about a week and a half. You’d be better off checking the tide pools.
Now, there’s a glimmer. The second week starts to wake up. Friday the 14th sees a bit more size, but it’s still pretty average, with onshore winds making it look uninviting. But then, the standouts of the whole run show up. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are your days. The morning sessions are the ones to chase. We’ve got a clean, cross-off wind from the SSW, and the swell builds to a solid 5ft to 6ft, coming from the W. It’s not huge, but it’s got some push and the energy is moderate. The Peak will be clean, and with that reef bottom, it’ll hold the long-period groundswell well—waves will be punchy. It’s still manageable for most surfers, not too big, but with enough power to be fun. These are the two highlights, no question. Saturday morning (15th) and Sunday morning (16th) are the pick.
The long-range stuff? Monday the 17th has some more size, pushing 6ft, but the wind swings onshore and it gets messy, so it’s a bit of a letdown after the weekend’s clean conditions. That one’s more of a promise than a guarantee.
So, keep your eyes on the calendar. The first half is for the non-surfers. The second weekend is for the rest of us. Get on it when you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 11 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 31 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 590 | 1629 | 307 | 105 | 40 | 27 | 129 | 189 | 210 | 228 | 195 | 99 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:03PM3.44m | 9:24AM2.93m | 9:38PM3.32m | 10:03AM2.85m | 10:17PM3.16m | 10:49AM2.76m | 11:05PM2.97m | 11:45AM2.66m | 00:08AM2.77m | 12:57PM2.60m | 1:30AM2.64m | 2:23PM2.67m | 3:00AM2.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM0.34m | 3:12PM0.45m | 3:50AM0.42m | 3:51PM0.59m | 4:30AM0.55m | 4:38PM0.77m | 5:20AM0.72m | 5:39PM0.95m | 6:26AM0.89m | 7:03PM1.06m | 7:51AM0.96m | 8:41PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 40 | 25 | 129 | — | — | 228 | 195 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | SSW 3 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 16 | 590 | 1629 | 307 | 105 | — | — | 4 | 189 | 210 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 35 | 44 | 57 | 39 | 67 | 80 | 93 | 242 | 270 | 51 | 389 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 51 | 33 | 234 | 0 |
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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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