Three Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Three Peaks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – the next couple of weeks look pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, with no real standout surf on offer. The water temperature is sitting at 67°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and you’ll definitely notice it when you paddle out.

The forecast starts off with a bang of bad luck. Sunday the 30th of August is a write-off – thunderstorms, a strong cross-on wind at 19 mph, and a messy 5 ft swell from the SW with a short period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 659, but the quality is just not there. This pattern continues right through the first week. Monday sees a bit more size, around 8 ft, but the wind is still cross or cross-on, and the whole thing is lumpy and chopped. Tuesday into Wednesday gets worse – strong onshore winds and rain, with the swell dropping and the energy falling off. By Thursday and Friday, we’re still stuck in the same rut: moderate winds, poor surf, and not a single wave worth paddling for.

There’s a big gap of several days with no recommendations. The energy drops right off into the second week. By Saturday the 5th of September, the swell is barely 3 ft, and Sunday the 6th sees a tiny 2 ft wave with a glassy morning – but it’s just too small to do anything with. The combined energy is down to 47, which is weak. The next few days are a mix of tiny waves and fresh onshore winds, with some clean conditions but no real push. The best chance might be on Thursday the 10th of September, when a 6 ft swell from the WSW shows up with a clean cross-off wind from the east at 19 mph. The wave energy is moderate at 276, and the note says “marginal” – but it’s the only time in the whole outlook that even gets a score of 1 out of 10. Still, the wind is offshore, so it might be the most interesting option for a more experienced surfer, though the swell period is short at 7 seconds.

After that, it fades again. Saturday the 12th of September has a glassy start with a 4 ft swell, but it’s weak and ordinary. The rest of the run is tiny, with some glassy mornings but no swell to speak of.

Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there’s nothing that’s going to get the heart pumping. The wind is mostly wrong, the swell is either too small or too messy, and the consistency is poor. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 10th of September for a possible clean session, but don’t expect much. For now, the gear might as well stay in the shed.

Rusty.

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