Pilgrim Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.48° W

Pilgrim Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pilgrim Avenue sea temperature is
21.6° C
0.2° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with 124 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSE 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 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the look ahead for your local stretch.

Right now, we’re in a flat spell, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next week and a half is pretty grim. We’ve got a solid 16-day window in front of us, but the first real hint of something rideable doesn’t show up until Friday, August 28th, and even then it’s a marginal call. Before that, from now through Thursday the 27th, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly onshore or messy. Don’t bother paddling out.

The one spot we’ve got on the radar is Pilgrim Avenue (a reef and point setup). It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it’s really struggling this run. The water temp is sitting at 71° with a near-zero anomaly, so about average for this time of year – not a factor.

The first flicker of life comes on Friday afternoon, August 28th. We’ll see a 5 ft swell from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (306), and the wind will be a clean cross-offshore from the southwest at 16 mph. The conditions will be clean, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. It’s a bit of a tease – the size is there for an intermediate, but the quality isn’t locking in. This is about as close to a standout as we get in this whole window, but it’s not a home run.

Saturday morning, August 29th, offers a smaller option with 3 ft from the south-southwest, period 7 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the west at 9 mph. The energy is weak (93), and the comment says “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s a small, clean wave for a log or a longboard, but nothing to get excited about.

After that, it drops off a cliff again. From Sunday the 30th all the way through Saturday, September 5th, the swell is tiny (under 2 ft), and the conditions are mostly flat or glassy with no power. There are a few glassy mornings, but the swell is too small to ride. There’s a brief spike on Tuesday, September 1st, with a 5 ft swell from the south-southwest, but the wind is cross-onshore and the comment says “poor surf conditions.” Not worth it.

So, if you’re desperate, Friday the 28th afternoon is your best bet. Keep your expectations low, and maybe bring a longboard for the 29th morning. Otherwise, the next week and a half is a write-off. This area tends to be fairly consistent, so a blank run like this is a bit of a bummer, but forecasts can shift. I’d keep an eye on it, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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98
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28
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32
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49
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48
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31
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NNE
15
NNE
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NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
SSW
10
WSW
25
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WSW
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WNW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
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15
SSW
10
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10
SSE
20
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20
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High Tide
3:20PM0.87m
3:44AM0.69m
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
Low Tide
8:20AM0.25m
10:39PM0.29m
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
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Temp °C
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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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