The Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a proper look at what's on offer for The Peak.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a flat spell to get through. There's nothing doing from Sunday the 19th of July right through to Friday the 24th. We're looking at tiny, weak dribbles with onshore winds messing things up, so don't even bother paddling out. The water temp is sitting at 65°F with an anomaly of 7°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that's a real surprise for a reef break. We'll see a bit more energy swing in on the 24th with a moderate combined swell energy (163) coming from the WNW, but it's still onshore and choppy, so not worth the effort.

The first real chance of anything decent comes on Saturday the 25th. The swell is picking up to 5ft to 6ft from the WNW with a period of 11 seconds, giving a solid groundswell feel. The combined energy jumps right up (604 to 718), which is moderate to strong, but the wind is cross-onshore and it's going to be messy. For a more exposed reef like The Peak, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

Keep your eyes on Monday the 27th. That's where we start seeing a real change. The wind swings SSW and goes light, even cross-off at times. The swell holds at 5ft to 6ft from the W/WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is solid (450 to 586). This is the cleanest it's looked in a while, and the reef should start offering up some proper shaped waves.

Tuesday the 28th is the standout of the whole outlook. The morning session is the pick: 7ft of WNW groundswell, period up to 11 seconds, combined energy of 884, and the wind is light and cross-off from the SSW. That's the kind of combination that makes The Peak really sing. This is a proper groundswell, so expect long, powerful lines with good shape. It's a bit on the bigger side, so it's better suited for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds up well too, but with a moderate breeze and the energy climbing to 972.

From Wednesday the 29th onward, things taper off. The swell drops to 5ft with cross-off winds in the morning, but the wind cranks up in the afternoon, turning onshore and messy. Thursday the 30th sees a surge again with 7ft from the W but with strong onshore winds of 22 to 25 mph – that's a messy, blown-out mess. After that, the energy fades through the first few days of August, dropping back to small, weak westerly swell and onshore winds.

So, the long and short of it: Don't bother paddling out until Monday the 27th. If you've got a day to free up, Tuesday the 28th morning is the absolute standout, even though it's over a week away. Swell size and wind look properly aligned for The Peak.

Rusty.

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