Pilgrim Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.48° W

Pilgrim Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pilgrim Avenue sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.8° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pilgrim Avenue in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for Pilgrim Avenue. The outlook over the next 16 days is pretty grim, with very little to get excited about. There's a prolonged period of poor conditions, but we'll go through it day by day.

The overall pattern is dominated by small, weak swell and often less-than-ideal wind. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your tail off when you're waiting for nothing.

The best the window has to offer kicks off on Thursday, 30th July, but it's a sad state of affairs. The afternoon brings a 3 ft swell from the south, but it's a short-period 8 seconds and the wind is a cross-shore from the NNE at 9 mph. The combined energy is only 145, which is weak, and the description is "poor surf conditions." Hardly a starter.

Friday morning, 31st July, is the closest thing we have to a standout, and honestly, it's not saying much. At first light, we've got a 3 ft SSE swell, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind goes glassy, calm from the SSW at 3 mph. The water will be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is 132 (still weak), but the lack of wind chop is a major positive. You'll get a few small, clean waves, but they'll be very ordinary. The afternoon turns a bit rougher with a risk of thunderstorms, wind picking up to 9 mph from the SSW, making it a cross-offshore breeze.

Saturday, 1st August, is much the same. Morning sees a 3 ft south swell with 9-second periods, cross-offshore wind at 9 mph, and clean conditions. The afternoon wind picks up to 12 mph, making it less appealing. The energy sits around 124-147, still weak.

From Sunday, 2nd August, onwards, it's a desert. The swell drops dramatically, getting down to 1.0 ft and 1 ft, with periods as low as 6 seconds. The winds are often cross or cross-off, but the wave energy is pitiful, with the combined energy dropping to 16, 27, 22, and even 11 at times. There's a long stretch from Sunday, 2nd August, all the way through to Thursday, 13th August, where the "surf comment" is consistently "poor surf conditions." There's a brief flash on Monday morning, 10th August, with a 2 ft SSW swell and glassy conditions, but the period is only 6 seconds and the energy is 67. Still, that might be the only chance for a small, clean paddle, even if the waves are lifeless.

The final week just fades out. Thursday, 14th August, sees a 1 ft swell with a cross-onshore wind from the NE at 12 mph, making it choppy. It's a total write-off.

For a break that's a reef and point setup, which usually needs a bit more push, this is a real bummer. The swell is too small, the periods are too short, and the consistency is just not there. Even the best morning on Friday, 31st July, with the glassy conditions, is only a "surfable but very ordinary" affair. The rest is just a blank run.

This is one of those times where the forecast is telling you to take a break, go for a hike, or just watch the tides. It's a quiet period, and it's not unusual for this area to have such a flat spell. Stick with it, though – it never stays poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
31
Saturday
1
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Wednesday
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0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.4
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7
0.4
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7
0.3
SSE
8
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
7
1
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7
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
112
129
113
86
99
44
41
51
15
15
13
126
130
104
78
58
32
13
7
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
9:14PM1.08m
9:38AM0.98m
9:53PM1.05m
10:18AM1.00m
10:33PM1.02m
10:59AM1.02m
11:14PM0.97m
11:43AM1.02m
11:59PM0.91m
12:32PM1.03m
00:49AM0.86m
1:27PM1.04m
1:47AM0.82m
Low Tide
3:21AM0.02m
3:22PM0.05m
3:49AM0.01m
3:59PM0.05m
4:19AM0.01m
4:39PM0.06m
4:54AM0.01m
5:24PM0.09m
5:33AM0.02m
6:16PM0.12m
6:20AM0.04m
7:19PM0.15m
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8:00
7:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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25
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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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