Peregian surf report
Long stretch of beach breaks with plenty of peaks to spread out.
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Tomorrow at Peregian (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Glassy, no wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (2 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around head high (1.2m faces), on the big side for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and dropping at 5am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings north-easterly 5 kn around 8am, so it'll get choppy.
- Faces around 1.2m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.2m and 7 seconds, Peregian is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Rips between the banks.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Peregian good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Peregian for your level.
Watch out
Rips between the banks.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Peregian?
Peregian is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days.
What wind is offshore at Peregian?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Peregian, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Peregian good for beginners?
It can be. Peregian suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Peregian?
Rips between the banks.
Nearby breaks
- Coolum 5.6 km
- Sunshine Beach 8.4 km
- Noosa (First Point) 10.7 km