Pilgrim Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Pilgrim Avenue over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak run. The first chunk of the forecast, from now through to the 9th of September, is barely worth a paddle. You’re looking at tiny, weak energy with a combined energy reading of just 6 to 60 (super weak). The swell is small, the period is short, and it’s mostly cross-shore or onshore wind. There’s a bit of glass on Sunday afternoon the 6th, but with only 1ft of swell, it’s a flat spell.

We finally get a pulse of size on Thursday the 10th. The swell jumps up to 6ft from the SSW, with a moderate wave energy of 365. The wind is clean out of the SW, which is cross-off at Pilgrim Avenue. But here’s the kicker – the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit fat and messy, not that classic lined-up stuff. The forecast gives it a marginal nod, so it’s a maybe, but don’t expect magic. The break is a reef and point setup, so this short-period swell might not wrap in as clean as you’d hope. Plus, it’s a fairly consistent spot, but crowds are sometimes a thing here, so keep your eyes peeled.

After that, things drop off again. The 11th and 12th are small and weak, with energy dropping to 80 or less. Then, on the 17th of September, we see another spike. A solid 7ft swell from the ENE hits with a strong energy of 416. Problem is, the wind is onshore from the ENE, and the period is a short 7 seconds. That’s a recipe for a choppy, blown-out mess, honestly. The 7ft size is on the edge for beginners, but with the wind howling, it’s really only for the hardcore with the right board. The 18th is similar, with 6ft and 5ft from the east, but again onshore winds.

The 19th and 20th offer a little bit of relief with 3ft from the SE and cleaner cross-off winds on the 19th, but the energy is modest (137) and the wave quality is still rated poor. By the 20th, the wind is back up to 18 mph from the NE, making it lumpy.

So, the best of a bad bunch is that Thursday the 10th, but it’s a short-period, marginal call. The 17th has size but is blown out. Overall, there’s nothing here that’s a true standout. It’s a frustrating pattern for Pilgrim Avenue. Water temps are sitting at 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re waiting for a clean one.

Rusty.

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