Pilgrim Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.48° W

Pilgrim Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pilgrim Avenue sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.5° 

Pilgrim Avenue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pilgrim Avenue surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pilgrim Avenue over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – this stretch of the forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, arid run of small, weak surf with barely a pulse of energy. The first real recommendation doesn’t pop up until the morning of Thursday, September 10th, so there’s nearly a full week of flat or near-flat conditions to get through before anything worth paddling out for shows up. Even then, the quality is a struggle.

Let’s start with Pilgrim Avenue (reef and point). This is the only spot on the cards for the whole 16-day window. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.

The first week is a write-off. From Thursday, September 3rd right through to Wednesday, September 9th, we’ve got swell heights that barely scrape past 2 ft, with periods ranging from short and weak 4 seconds up to a meagre 11 seconds. The combined wave energy is pitiful – mostly in the teens or low 30s (like 56, 33, 22). It’s all “poor surf conditions” across the board. Winds are a mixed bag, with some glassy moments on the morning of Friday the 4th and the afternoon of Sunday the 6th, but there’s simply no swell to work with. It’s a frustrating blank run.

Then, on Thursday, September 10th, we finally get a pulse. The morning sees a bump up to 6 ft from the SSW, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 360 (moderate). The wind is a cross-off at 19 mph, keeping things clean. This is the biggest swell of the whole forecast, but it’s a short-period wind swell, and at 6 ft, it’s getting into that intermediate territory. It’s the standout, but it’s not exactly a classic. The afternoon holds at 5 ft from the same direction, energy at 266 (moderate). Winds stay cross-off.

Friday the 11th drops to 3 ft from the SSW, energy at 106 (moderate), still with clean cross-off winds. The quality remains poor, but the numbers are at least present.

From Saturday the 12th onward, it’s back to the doldrums. Swell heights drop to 2 ft or less, energy plummets back into the 30s, 40s, and 50s. The only blip of interest is on the morning of Friday, September 18th, where we get a long-period 12-second swell from the SSE, but the height is a pathetic 0.7 ft, so the energy is only 24 (weak). It’s a clean, offshore wind, but you’d be lucky to catch a ripple.

So, the honest truth: the best on offer is that Thursday, September 10th, with a 6 ft SSW swell. It’s not great, but it’s the only real window. For the rest of the time, you’re looking at long, flat spells and tiny, weak waves. Keep your expectations low, and maybe check back next week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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33
32
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:30AM0.80m
2:08PM1.04m
2:39AM0.79m
3:17PM1.05m
3:49AM0.82m
4:24PM1.07m
4:55AM0.90m
5:25PM1.11m
5:53AM0.99m
6:20PM1.15m
6:46AM1.08m
7:11PM1.17m
Low Tide
7:06PM0.14m
6:58AM0.08m
8:29PM0.16m
8:16AM0.11m
10:00PM0.14m
9:49AM0.10m
11:12PM0.08m
11:11AM0.04m
00:09AM0.01m
12:16PM-0.03m
00:56AM-0.05m
1:10PM-0.09m
1:39AM-0.10m
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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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