Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our local patch. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are going to build into a solid run of waves, and there’s a couple of absolute gems to look forward to. The water is sitting at 85°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd offer some small swell, but the wind is either cross or there’s a risk of thunderstorms, so the surf is marginal. You’ll be fighting a bit of chop and the conditions just aren’t lining up for a good session. The combined energy is weak to moderate (584 to 916), so you’re not missing much.

Then, things start to get interesting. Sunday afternoon on the 2nd, we get a glassy window with the wind dropping. The swell is a small 4 ft from the south at 18 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, and on a reef break like Pitstops, that’s a recipe for some clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (943), and the glassy conditions are a major plus. This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th continue the trend with clean, glassy conditions, especially in the afternoons. The swell holds around 4 ft to 4 ft from the south, with periods between 14 and 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (669 to 873). The wind is light and glassy, so the surface will be like a mirror. This is a great window for a long, mellow session.

Now, the standout. Keep your eyes on Sunday the 9th of August. The afternoon is going to be special. The swell comes up to 6 ft from the south at 16 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the ENE. The combined energy is strong (1826). This is an excellent surf window for experienced surfers. The size is getting up there, so it’s not for beginners, but the conditions will be pristine. The reef will be handling that long period energy beautifully, offering some long, powerful walls. This is the one to book off work for.

The following week, from Monday the 10th through to the 16th, we see a sustained run of surf. The swell stays between 3 ft and 7 ft, mostly from the south to southeast, with periods of 14 to 19 seconds. The wind is consistently clean, with cross-off breezes. The combined energy is moderate to strong (666 to 3099). While the quality is good, the standout window is that Sunday the 9th. The middle of the second week, particularly the 11th and 12th, sees the swell peak up to 7 ft, but with cross-off winds, it will be clean. This is more for the experienced crew, as the size is significant.

The last few days of the forecast, from the 13th to the 16th, the swell drops back to around 3 ft to 5 ft, but it remains clean with cross-off winds. The combined energy is moderate (666 to 1365). This is a solid, consistent run of surf for the more experienced surfers, but the magic of that Sunday the 9th is the real highlight.

To sum it up: the first few days are a write-off, but from Sunday the 2nd, the conditions improve. The absolute best on offer is Sunday afternoon, the 9th of August, with 6 ft south swell, glassy conditions, and a strong energy level. The reef at Pitstops will be handling it well. The week after that is solid, but that Sunday is the one to circle on the calendar.

Stay stoked, and see you in the water.

Rusty

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