Pilgrim Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – looking at the next 16 days for Pilgrim Avenue, it’s a pretty grim stretch. We’re talking about a 10-day gap with basically nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave doesn't show up until Wednesday, July 15th, and even then it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

Starting off, from Saturday the 11th right through to Tuesday the 14th, it’s a total write-off. Tiny, weak swell with poor, choppy, or cross-onshore winds. You’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board.

Then on Wednesday, July 15th, we finally get a pulse. The morning brings a lumpy 4ft swell from the southwest, but it's short period at 6 seconds, so it's gonna be a bit soft and crumbly. The wind is offshore though, from the west at 12 mph, which will keep things clean. The combined energy is moderate at 220. It's not going to be a classic, but it's the first surfable wave on offer. Water temp is about average for the time of year at 68°.

After that, it drops right back off again into tiny ankle-biters. The wind stays offshore for a few days, which is nice, but with no height to back it up, it's just a nice morning for a walk.

Looking further out, things get interesting again, but with a huge caveat. On Monday, July 20th, the morning session actually looks glassy with a 5ft swell from the east-northeast. The wind is dead calm, glassy conditions. The period is still short, just 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and won't have much push. The combined energy is moderate at 165.

Then, the biggest event of the whole outlook is on Saturday, July 25th. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the south-southeast, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 483. But here’s the kicker – the wind is blowing onshore from the east-northeast at 16 mph. That’s going to chop it right up. For a long-period swell, this is a real shame. It’s a wave that has power, but it’s going to be messy and lumpy. At 5ft, it’s not huge, but with the wind on it, it’s a tough paddle. Consistency is listed as "fairly consistent," so it should be a busy day, and crowds are "sometimes" a thing here, so expect a few others out there.

Honestly, the standout for the whole period, if you're desperate, is that Wednesday morning, July 15th. It’s the only day with offshore wind and a bit of height. The Saturday, July 25th swell has more power, but the onshore breeze is a deal-breaker. For a reef and point break like Pilgrim Avenue, you want that clean offshore wind.

For the vast majority of the 16 days, the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is strong, and the swell is either too small or too messy. It's a long wait.

Rusty out.

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