Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with 821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with W 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 (Jul 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
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 cookin' over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, right now, it's a pretty grim picture.
The water's sitting at a very warm 62°F – that's a solid 4°F warmer than we'd expect for this time of year, so it feels like a bath out there. But you won't be enjoying that warmth in the lineup because there's hardly anything worth paddling out for in the near future. We go from the start of the outlook with a bit of swell on Friday the 24th, but the wind is a mess—a moderate cross-onshore breeze is just chopping everything up. It's poor, weak, and the energy doesn't mean a thing when those ridges are blown out. That run of junk carries all the way through the weekend.
We finally get a small window of hope on Monday the 27th. If you're desperate for a surf, The Peak is your only bet. It's a fairly consistent reef break, so it doesn't shut down easily. You're looking at 5ft of WNW swell with a bit of period (10 seconds) and a clean, cross-off wind from the south—that's a major positive for the shape. The energy is moderate. It's not going to be pumping, but it's the cleanest surf of the whole week. Just keep in mind it can get a bit busy here, so expect some company. After that morning window, the wind shifts and the surf goes back to being ordinary.
From there, we hit a serious flat spell. There are big gaps from Tuesday morning all the way through to Sunday the 2nd of August, where the swell just drops out completely with tiny, weak waves and mostly junk wind. You'll find a couple of glassy moments on the 30th of July, but the waves are only 2ft to 2ft—barely worth the effort.
Looking further out into August, it's still bleak. There's a pulse of 5ft on Sunday the 2nd, but it's short period (6 seconds) and cross-onshore. That kind of setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The long-range stuff around the 7th and 8th of August has some little 1ft leftovers, but the wind is shifting all over the place. It's a tough run. Hang in there, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 202 | 171 | 190 | 586 | 676 | 726 | 821 | 817 | 540 | 386 | 349 | 225 | 173 | 214 | 204 | 84 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 41 | 27 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:05PM2.52m | 3:33AM2.42m | 4:10PM2.65m | 4:34AM2.51m | 5:01PM2.82m | 5:21AM2.64m | 5:44PM3.01m | 6:00AM2.77m | 6:21PM3.20m | 6:36AM2.87m | 6:55PM3.35m | 7:09AM2.94m | 7:28PM3.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24PM1.21m | 9:43AM1.10m | 10:26PM1.08m | 10:35AM0.97m | 11:14PM0.92m | 11:18AM0.80m | 11:55PM0.76m | 11:56AM0.63m | 00:31AM0.60m | 12:30PM0.47m | 1:05AM0.47m | 1:02PM0.36m | 1:38AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 676 | — | — | — | — | 386 | 349 | 225 | 173 | 214 | 204 | 84 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 41 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 202 | 171 | 190 | 586 | — | 726 | 821 | 817 | 540 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1275 | 1221 | 33 | 275 | 275 | 131 | 415 | 391 | 93 | 0 | 67 | 40 | 103 | 67 | 40 | 14 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 20 |
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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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