Surf Forecasts:
Pilgrim Avenue surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pilgrim Avenue this week:
The surf forecast for Pilgrim Avenue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pilgrim Avenue in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pilgrim Avenue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for Pilgrim Avenue. Gotta be honest, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. We’re staring down a long stretch of flat, poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for the first week.
The whole first week is a dud. From Saturday the 22nd of August through the end of the month, the swell is barely a ripple, the wind is all over the place, and the energy is just pathetic. You’ll see a few clean-looking windows, but the waves are tiny – maxing out around 2ft, with the combined energy mostly in the teens or low 50s. The 25th of August has some nice offshore wind, but the swell is only 1ft – it’s flat, not surfable. The water temp is 71°, which is perfectly normal for the time of year.
The first real glimmer of hope is on Saturday the 29th of August. We get a 3ft southerly swell in the morning, and the combined energy climbs to 128 (moderate). The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the conditions are still “very ordinary.” The afternoon is a bit better, with a 3ft SSW swell and solid offshore wind, earning a 1 out of 10. It’s surfable, but not a classic.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The 30th and 31st are tiny, and the 1st of September is a complete washout with strong winds and barely any swell. That’s a long gap of poor surf from the 22nd of August through to the 1st of September.
Then, on Wednesday the 2nd of September, we get the only real standout. The morning has a 3ft swell from the SE with a 12-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 301 (strong), and with a gentle offshore wind from the west, it’s going to be glassy clean. The score is a 2 out of 10, which is the best of the entire outlook. The swell direction is SE, which is close to the optimum SSE for Pilgrim Avenue, so the setup should work nicely. It’s a reef and point break, so it’ll handle that long period well. The afternoon drops off, so get out there early.
The 4th of September has a glassy morning with a 2ft SE swell, but the energy is weak (73) and the ride will be ordinary. The 6th of September sees a bump to 3ft from the south, but it’s a choppy onshore mess.
So, the one to circle is Wednesday the 2nd of September. That’s your best window. The rest of the 16 days is a waiting game. The water is average temp, the break is fairly consistent, but the swell just isn’t showing up. It won’t stay poor forever, but this stretch is a long one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 8 |
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25 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 101 | 94 | 98 | 97 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 39 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 203 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:18PM0.88m | 4:44AM0.72m | 5:12PM0.91m | 5:38AM0.77m | 6:01PM0.96m | 6:26AM0.84m | 6:46PM1.01m | 7:09AM0.92m | 7:28PM1.05m | 7:50AM0.98m | 8:08PM1.08m | 8:30AM1.04m | 8:47PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48AM0.27m | 11:36PM0.25m | 11:03AM0.24m | 00:18AM0.20m | 11:56AM0.20m | 00:52AM0.15m | 12:38PM0.14m | 1:22AM0.09m | 1:16PM0.09m | 1:50AM0.04m | 1:51PM0.04m | 2:17AM-0.00m | 2:26PM0.00m | 2:46AM-0.03m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | SSE 9 | ESE 4 | SSE 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SSW 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 |
25 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 101 | 94 | 19 | 97 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 203 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | SW 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — |
3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 13 | — | 18 | 18 | 4 | 17 | 39 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 24 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | — | — | E 7 | SE 5 | — | SSW 6 | S 13 | — | SSW 6 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSW 6 | — |
7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 22 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 14 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 5 | S 4 | S 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 3 | 17 | 33 | 73 | 98 | 102 | 47 | 56 | 13 | — | 10 | — | 13 | 17 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 988 | 138 | 181 | 568 | 240 | 0 | 278 | 23 | 0 | 172 | 102 | 45 | 45 | 140 | 45 | 614 | 614 | 62 | 140 | 140 | 5 |
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Information about the Pilgrim Avenue Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pilgrim Avenue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pilgrim Avenue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pilgrim Avenue 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 (Pilgrim Avenue) 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 Pilgrim Avenue 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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