Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Peak over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part. The Peak is a reef break that needs west swell to work, and while there’s some swell on the way, the wind is gonna be a nightmare for ages. The water is sitting at 62° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good news.
The first nod comes on Tuesday morning, 5th of August, but it’s a write-off. Solid 8 ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is howling onshore at 22 mph, making it a messy, lumpy mess. The combined energy is moderate at 679, but the quality is poor. That afternoon is no better – 7 ft and 7 seconds of cross-on slop. Wednesday the 6th drops right off to under 3 ft with weak energy and cross-on wind. The whole first week is a washout – onshore winds, choppy water, and poor surf conditions day after day through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the 9th. The energy dips to as low as 42 (weak) by Thursday afternoon.
Now, here’s the standout. Monday morning, 10th of August. That’s the best on offer. The swell comes in at 5 ft from the WNW, 9-second period, with moderate combined energy of 362. The wind is glassy – calm, 0 mph. That means clean, glassy conditions on a reef that loves west swell. The Peak can get a bit crowded, so expect some company. The swell direction (WNW) is a bit off the optimum west, but it’ll still wrap in nicely. This is your window.
After that, it fades quickly. Tuesday the 11th has 2 ft with clean offshore wind, but it’s small and weak – combined energy only 67. The rest of that week into the 16th is mostly onshore again, with small swell and poor quality. There’s a glimmer on Saturday morning, 15th of August, with 3 ft and clean cross-off wind, but it’s ordinary.
The second week has a couple of days with moderate energy – like Thursday afternoon, 13th of August, with 5 ft at 10 seconds and 461 energy – but the wind is onshore, so it’s not gonna be clean. Another possible look is Tuesday morning, 18th of August, with 3 ft and 9 seconds, but cross-shore wind and moderate chop. Nothing to get excited about.
Overall, if you’re keen, the Monday 10th is the one to aim for. Glassy, clean, chest-high waves at The Peak. The rest is pretty ordinary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 11 | 115 | 679 | 417 | 130 | 53 | 42 | 62 | 123 | 430 | 480 | 355 | 388 | 333 | 463 | 383 | 551 | 362 | 290 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:42PM2.89m | 4:17AM2.81m | 4:47PM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:15AM0.87m | 10:03PM0.75m | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:06PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 6 | WNW 8 | — | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | 62 | 123 | — | 480 | 355 | — | 333 | — | — | — | — | 290 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | SW 4 | W 9 | — | SSW 4 | W 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 115 | 679 | 417 | 130 | 53 | 42 | — | 12 | 430 | — | 15 | 388 | — | 463 | 383 | 551 | 362 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 80 | 93 | 474 | 499 | 719 | 278 | 401 | 33 | 277 | 131 | 67 | 67 | 33 | 40 | 303 | 1291 | 131 | 0 | 24 | 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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