
Surf Forecasts:
Pilgrim Avenue surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pilgrim Avenue this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pilgrim Avenue in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pilgrim Avenue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a flat spell out here for the next week and a half, so don’t get too amped just yet. The jetty at Pilgrim Avenue is looking pretty sleepy for most of the run, but there’s a pulse of energy lurking around the 17th that might get the heart rate up, even if the conditions are gonna be messy.
The water’s sitting at 73°, which is about where we’d expect it for this time of year, so the wetsuit’s not gonna be a debate.
For the first stretch, from Sunday the 9th right through to the 16th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves. We’re talking ankle to knee-high slop, mostly under 3ft, with short-period windswell. The energy readings are weak, stuck in the low double digits most days, with a few sessions hitting the 30s and 60s, but it’s all pretty gutless. The winds are mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which will keep the surface clean, but there’s just not enough push to make it worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a splash. The swell direction is swinging from S to SSW, but the period is sitting at 6-8 seconds, so it’s just not packing any punch. You can see the morning of the 16th goes glassy, but the wave height drops to 2ft, so it’s all shine and no substance.
Now, the 17th is our one real shot at something with a bit of size. The swell jumps to 6ft, and the energy reads 293 on Monday morning, jumping to 396 in the afternoon. That’s moderate energy, for sure. But here’s the catch: the wind is going to be all over the place. Morning is a light cross-shore, and the afternoon turns into a moderate cross-onshore with rain and chop. The period is still only 6-7 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit of a mess. It’s a reef and point set-up, so it might handle it better than a beach break, but this looks more like a day for the kite crew than the paddle crew. The size is there, but the quality is going to be rough.
After that, the 18th through the 24th drops back down. The swell is mostly under 3ft again, with the energy falling back into the 50-100 range. The period does stretch out to 12 seconds on the 19th, which is a long-period groundswell, but the height is only 1ft to 2ft, so it’s just a tease. The winds are mostly cross or cross-offshore, so there’s some clean sessions, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The morning of the 21st and 22nd are the only times the guidance even calls it “surfable,” but it’s still very ordinary. The swell direction shifts to SSE and S, but the size just isn’t there.
So, bottom line: the 17th is the standout, but it’s a rough one. If you’re an expert and you don’t mind the chop, there might be a couple of feisty ones. For everyone else, it’s a long, flat stretch. It’s not likely to stay this poor for long, but this run is a firm “stay home and wax your board” kinda deal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 |
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46 | 2 | 37 | 16 | 14 | 42 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 71 | 55 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 27 | 57 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:38PM1.18m | 6:06AM0.95m | 6:35PM1.23m | 7:01AM1.04m | 7:28PM1.26m | 7:53AM1.12m | 8:17PM1.26m | 8:42AM1.17m | 9:05PM1.23m | 9:29AM1.19m | 9:51PM1.17m | 10:15AM1.17m | 10:35PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:03AM0.02m | 00:20AM0.01m | 12:13PM-0.04m | 1:12AM-0.06m | 1:13PM-0.09m | 2:00AM-0.11m | 2:08PM-0.13m | 2:44AM-0.14m | 2:58PM-0.14m | 3:26AM-0.14m | 3:46PM-0.11m | 4:06AM-0.11m | 4:32PM-0.05m | 4:44AM-0.05m | |||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 |
46 | 2 | 37 | 16 | 14 | 42 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 71 | 55 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 27 | 57 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
2 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 11 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 13 | SSW 5 | — | S 12 | — | — |
1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | W 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | N 3 |
— | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 104 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 240 | 69 | 749 | 249 | 23 | 45 | 69 | 69 | 1056 | 2576 | 223 | 1123 | 1447 | 614 | 469 | 774 | 871 | 69 | 1 | 1 |
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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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