Surf spot

Mount Augustine Peak

Forecast conditions and map view for Mount Augustine Peak in USA, Alaska. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Alaska
Coordinates: 59.4062, -153.3867

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.8	1	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SE	SE	SW	WSW	WSW	W	SE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	S	SE	SE	SE	SW	SE	SE	SE	SE	WSW	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE
Wave period (s)	5.8	4.1	4	3.8	6.5	5.3	7	8.4	10.6	3.4	3	2.5	3.5	11.5	6.5	6.5	6.6	3.6	3.8	3.8	3.7	3.5	3.5	3.9	4	4	4	4	4.5	4.4	4	4.5	5.3	4.8	4.9	4.8	4.8	3.3	5	4.8	4.4	4	3.5	4.5	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.4	2.5	2.6	4	4.6	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.4
Wave energy (kJ)	3	1	1	1	2	1	2	1	2	0	0	1	0	4	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	6	11	10	13	4	27	40	13	14	7	3	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	18.3	17.6	15	20.3	17.7	19	19.4	15.6	16.9	14.2	10.4	4.8	2.6	2.9	6.4	6.2	6.5	5.4	4.6	2.3	4	8.4	7.4	1.4	1.8	1.9	7.7	5	9	10.8	7.4	4	13.5	46.8	47.9	47.9	55.7	47.4	35.1	35.2	38.5	32.1	27.3	18.4	16	15.7	15.7	14.6	13	10.7	7.6	2.9	2.9	5.4	7.9	10.2
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Mount Augustine Peak, Alaska, USA is not a typical surf spot in the classic ocean-beach sense. It refers to the area around Mount Augustine on Augustine Island in the Cook Inlet, south-central Alaska, where surf conditions can occasionally occur along exposed volcanic shores.

Spot description

Setting: Remote volcanic island with dramatic cliffs, black sand, lava rock, and icy North Pacific waters.
Wave type: Mostly powerful, wind-driven swell and occasional reef/point-style waves depending on shoreline exposure and bathymetry.
Best for: Very experienced surfers, explorers, and cold-water specialists.
Water temperature: Very cold year-round; full cold-water gear is essential.
Crowds: Essentially none due to isolation and harsh conditions.
Hazards: Extreme cold, strong currents, rocky/reef hazards, remote access, wildlife, rapidly changing weather, and possible volcanic activity concerns.

Conditions

Surfing here is highly dependent on: - Winter storm systems - Swell direction - Wind direction - Tide - Safe landing/access

Conditions can be rugged and inconsistent, but when everything aligns, the spot can produce heavy, raw, and very challenging surf.

Access

Access is difficult and usually requires boat, floatplane, or specialized expedition planning.
There are no developed surf amenities nearby.

Summary

Mount Augustine Peak is best thought of as an extreme adventure surf location rather than a conventional surf break: cold, remote, powerful, and only for highly prepared surfers.