Pilgrim Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.48° W

Pilgrim Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pilgrim Avenue sea temperature is
21.5° C
0.1° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 24th 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 real about the surf ahead. I’m lookin’ at the Pilgrim Avenue stretch, and I gotta be straight with ya: it’s a lean run.

Over the next 16 days, the swell and conditions just aren’t linin’ up for a proper session. There’s nothin’ that jumps out as a true standout. In fact, the first sniff of anything even close to worthwhile doesn’t show up until Tuesday afternoon, August 18th. That session sees a small 3ft swell from the SSE, with a short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off. The water temp is sittin’ at 71°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – no surprises there. The combined wave energy is weak, at 79, and honestly, the conditions are just ‘surfable but very ordinary.’ It’s not terrible, but it ain’t special.

From there, we hit a long, dry spell. From Wednesday morning, August 19th, all the way through to the end of August, the wave comment is a consistent “poor surf conditions.” Swells are tiny, period is short, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. There’s a moment on Monday, August 24th, in the afternoon where the swell bumps up to 4ft from the south, with a slight increase in energy (116, moderate), but it’s still a short-period, cross-shore wind affair. It’s messy. Not worth paddlin’ out for.

The only other blip on the radar comes later on Friday afternoon, August 28th. The swell pushes up to 4ft from the south, with a 7-second period. The combined energy jumps to a solid 226, so there’s some push there. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW, which should clean it up. It’s still labeled as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but it’s the best of a bad bunch. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. But for a reef and point setup like Pilgrim Avenue, the 4ft south swell could produce some fun lines if the wind holds. Just don’t expect perfection.

After that, Saturday and Sunday (August 29th and 30th) see chest-to-head-high swell (3ft to 4ft) and moderate energy, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, killin’ the quality. The final few days into early September show some consistency in swell size (4ft) but the period stays short and the wind stays messy.

So, mate, the honest word is: there’s no standout session here. The best bet is that Friday afternoon, August 28th, but it’s still only a ‘maybe.’ The rest of the run is best spent waxin’ your board and waitin’.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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20
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15
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High Tide
00:51AM0.80m
1:26PM0.94m
1:43AM0.73m
2:21PM0.89m
2:42AM0.69m
3:20PM0.87m
3:44AM0.69m
4:18PM0.88m
4:44AM0.72m
5:12PM0.91m
5:38AM0.77m
6:01PM0.96m
Low Tide
6:54PM0.20m
6:33AM0.15m
7:57PM0.27m
7:17AM0.21m
9:21PM0.30m
8:20AM0.25m
10:39PM0.29m
9:48AM0.27m
11:36PM0.25m
11:03AM0.24m
00:18AM0.20m
11:56AM0.20m
00:52AM0.15m
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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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