
Surf Forecasts:
Pilgrim Avenue surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pilgrim Avenue over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let's get into it. Pilgrim Avenue’s the only spot on the table for this stretch, and to be honest, it’s a rough start. For the first two weeks of the forecast, it’s pretty grim – we’re talking flat, weak, and messy conditions, with very little to get excited about.
We’ve got a real gap here. From Sunday, July 5th right through to Saturday, July 18th, the surf is basically a write-off. You’ll see tiny 1 ft to 4 ft waves with short, weak periods (5 to 9 seconds) and a combined energy that barely cracks 100 (most days sitting between 15 and 110). The wind is a problem too – mostly onshore, cross-onshore, or strong breezes. There are a couple of afternoons around July 9th-10th with clean cross-off winds, but the swell is just too small and weak to make it worthwhile. The Sunday morning of July 5th has the water temp at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year.
Now, for the real news. Hang in there, because Sunday, July 19th is the standout. That morning, a clean SSW swell pushes in at 8 ft with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 727 – that’s strong. The wind is light cross-off from the SW with just a light breeze, so it’ll be clean. That afternoon, the wind goes glassy from the WNW, dropping to 6 ft, but still with a solid 9-second period and energy at 529. Those are the two best windows in the whole outlook. This is a reef and point break, so it should handle that swell well. Keep in mind, though, at over 5 ft it’s getting a bit much for beginners, and at over 8 ft, it’s for experts only – so the 8 ft morning is more of an intermediate-to-advanced session.
Monday, July 20th still has some leftover 4 ft swell with 8-second period and offshore winds, but the energy drops to the low 200s and it’s rated as just surfable. After that, it fades.
So, for this 16-day window: don’t bother for the first two weeks. Your one shot is Sunday, July 19th – that’s the day to clear the schedule. The 8 ft swell with glassy afternoon winds is the pick of the bunch. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it’ll be worth it.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 11 | 12 | 159 | 309 | 261 | 88 | 49 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 34 | 50 | 77 | 15 | 45 | 81 | 112 | 58 | 40 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:14PM0.91m | 00:27AM0.89m | 1:03PM0.94m | 1:18AM0.85m | 1:56PM0.98m | 2:15AM0.82m | 2:54PM1.02m | 3:16AM0.81m | 3:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM0.84m | 4:54PM1.15m | 5:20AM0.88m | 5:52PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.14m | 6:04AM0.06m | 6:38PM0.15m | 6:51AM0.06m | 7:42PM0.16m | 7:46AM0.06m | 8:55PM0.15m | 8:48AM0.05m | 10:12PM0.11m | 9:57AM0.02m | 11:24PM0.05m | 11:07AM-0.02m | 00:27AM-0.02m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | 11 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | — | — | SSW 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | S 6 | S 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
4 | 5 | 12 | — | — | 3 | 88 | 49 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 34 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 45 | 81 | 112 | 58 | 40 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 10 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | SSW 9 |
11 | 11 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | S 8 | E 6 | — | SE 9 | — | SSE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | 14 | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | — | SW 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 4 | — | W 5 | N 3 | NE 4 | — | SSE 2 |
— | — | 4 | 159 | 309 | 261 | — | 5 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | 50 | 77 | 16 | — | 2 | 4 | 16 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 749 | 1853 | 1435 | 2655 | 872 | 174 | 4 | 106 | 144 | 45 | 105 | 107 | 140 | 1062 | 178 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 247 |
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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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