Pilgrim Avenue Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.48° W

Pilgrim Avenue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pilgrim Avenue sea temperature is
21.1° C
0.6° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSW swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Pilgrim Avenue over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow grind for the most part, with only a couple of windows that might get the heart pumping.

The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first week is pretty bleak. Tuesday afternoon (August 4th) we see some tiny 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a short 8-second period and a cross-off wind. Combined energy is weak at 141, and the conditions are described as very ordinary. Wednesday and Thursday (August 5th and 6th) are even smaller, with swells dropping to 2 ft and periods as low as 6 seconds. The wind stays cross-off, but the energy plummets into the 50s and 60s. Honestly, it’s just poor surf with a capital P. Friday (August 7th) morning might scrape a 3 ft wave, but that afternoon the wind picks up to 25 km/h, and the rating is a flat zero. Saturday (August 8th) and Sunday (August 9th) don't offer any relief; the swell is small, period is short, and the winds are messy. The only glimmer is Sunday morning when we get a moderate offshore wind, but with only 3 ft on a 6-second period and 62 energy, it’s still a tough sell. Monday (August 10th) morning is the best of a bad bunch in this first stretch – a 4 ft SSW swell, 7-second period, and a gentle offshore wind gives us 121 combined energy. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

From Tuesday (August 11th) through to Friday morning (August 14th), it’s more of the same: tiny waves, poor energy, and cross-off winds. Thursday morning (August 13th) and Friday morning (August 14th) have glassy conditions, which is a nice change, but the swell is still a meagre 2 ft to 3 ft. The energy is only 56 to 76. You could get wet, but don't expect much.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday morning, August 15th, is our first real standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the S, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 386 – that’s moderate energy, but the biggest pulse in the whole run. The wind is a light cross-off, and the data says "expect good surf conditions." This is the one to pencil in. It’s got some size, so maybe not for the groms, but for the intermediate crew, this is the pick. Saturday afternoon holds similar size at 6 ft from the SSW, but the energy is a touch higher at 397. Still, the morning window looks cleaner.

Sunday morning (August 16th) backs off to 4 ft from the SSW, with energy dropping to 182. It’s surfable, but nothing special after that Saturday pulse.

From Monday (August 17th) onwards, it all falls apart again. The swell disappears, the wind turns onshore or cross-on, and the energy drops into the 20s and 30s. By Wednesday (August 19th), we’re looking at 2 ft dribble. Not worth a second look.

So, bottom line: the long-range call for Saturday the 15th is the one to aim for. It’s not a perfect day – the period is short and the wind is cross-off rather than pure offshore – but it’s the only real swell of note. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off for anything decent. Hang in there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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49
33
19
29
2
8
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9
16
50
71
57
75
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110
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4
90
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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20
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High Tide
00:49AM0.86m
1:27PM1.04m
1:47AM0.82m
2:28PM1.05m
2:52AM0.80m
3:32PM1.08m
4:00AM0.82m
4:37PM1.12m
5:06AM0.87m
5:38PM1.18m
6:06AM0.95m
6:35PM1.23m
Low Tide
6:20AM0.04m
7:19PM0.15m
7:16AM0.06m
8:35PM0.16m
8:24AM0.07m
10:01PM0.14m
9:43AM0.07m
11:18PM0.08m
11:03AM0.02m
00:20AM0.01m
12:13PM-0.04m
1:12AM-0.06m
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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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