
Surf Forecasts:
Pitstops surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSE swell with 3,486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pitstops this week:
The surf forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pitstops in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Pitstops. We’ve got a solid run of south swell on the way, so don’t bother paddling out anywhere else. This is a super consistent reef break that’s fairly exposed to the swell, so it’s going to be handling waves all through the period. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so a spring suit will do you fine.
Right off the bat, we’ve got Friday the 7th of August. It’s a bit of a write-off to start. Cloudy, cross-shore wind from the north at 9 mph, and the swell is a messy 5.9 ft at 18 seconds from the south. The combined energy is a solid 2275, but the wind is putting a slight chop on it. It’s surfable but not worth getting excited about. Friday afternoon is much the same – 6.2 ft south swell, same cross wind. Just a warm-up.
Now, Saturday the 8th of August is where it starts to get good. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the north-northeast at 3 mph. Swell holds at 6.2 ft from the south, 16 seconds, and the energy is 1870. This is a proper groundswell, and at a reef like Pitstops, it’s going to shape up nicely. It’s in the 5 ft to 8 ft range, so this is for experienced surfers. The afternoon on Saturday is the standout for the early part of the week. The wind goes glassy – flat calm from the east-northeast at 3 mph. Same swell, 5.6 ft and 16 seconds, but with that glassy surface, it’s going to be absolutely perfect. The energy drops a bit to 1424, but the quality will be there. This is the one to circle.
Sunday the 9th maintains the quality. Clean conditions all day with cross-offshore winds, first from the southeast at 6 mph, then from the south-southeast at 9 mph. Swell is a consistent 5.9 ft from the south, 16 seconds, with energy around 1655. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is right. Good, solid, clean surf.
Monday the 10th sees the swell drop a touch to 4.9 ft, but the period goes short to 14 seconds. The energy is still decent at 1770, but the morning has a moderate breeze at 12 mph from the southeast. It’s clean, but the shorter period takes the shine off. The afternoon swell jumps to 4.6 ft but with a very long 20-second period, giving a massive 2368 energy reading. That’s a lot of power in the water, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. For the experts, there’s waves to be had.
Tuesday the 11th sees the swell push back up to 7.2 ft from the south at 18 seconds. The energy is a strong 3580. This is big, powerful, and a bit raw. The wind is cross-offshore from the southeast at 9 to 12 mph, keeping it clean. This is expert territory at over 6.5 ft, and the long period will make it line up nicely on the reef. It’s a solid session for the crew that can handle it.
The following week continues the theme. Wednesday the 12th holds at 5.9 ft, and the afternoon is clean and excellent. Thursday the 13th has a 5.9 ft swell from the south-southeast at 19 seconds, with 2836 energy – another cracker for experienced surfers. Friday the 14th of August is the true standout for the second week. Morning brings a 7.9 ft swell from the south-southeast, 16 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the southeast at 6 mph. The energy is 2802. That’s a big, clean, powerful swell hitting the reef. The afternoon stays clean with a 6.9 ft south swell. That’s a top-tier day.
The weekend of the 15th and 16th drops back a bit. Saturday the 15th is glassy in the morning with a 5.6 ft south swell, but the period is short at 14 seconds. It’ll be clean and fun, but not as punchy. The energy is 1343. Sunday the 16th is clean with 4.6 ft south-southeast swell,
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2167 | 2028 | 1809 | 1380 | 1349 | 1611 | 1571 | 823 | 919 | 1537 | 2130 | 3081 | 2475 | 1630 | 1589 | 1569 | 794 | 1247 | 2356 | 3486 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:33AM0.64m | 1:06AM1.00m | 1:19PM0.56m | 2:34AM1.03m | 3:15PM0.56m | 3:50AM1.10m | 4:33PM0.63m | 4:52AM1.19m | 5:30PM0.73m | 5:44AM1.25m | 6:18PM0.85m | 6:30AM1.29m | 7:01PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14AM0.33m | 5:43PM0.18m | 7:49AM0.34m | 6:52PM0.22m | 9:36AM0.29m | 8:18PM0.23m | 10:51AM0.20m | 9:42PM0.20m | 11:42AM0.12m | 10:52PM0.14m | 12:22PM0.05m | 11:49PM0.09m | 12:58PM0.01m | 00:39AM0.06m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 |
2015 | 2167 | 2028 | 1809 | 1380 | 1349 | 1611 | 1571 | 823 | 919 | 1537 | 2130 | 3081 | 2475 | 1630 | 1589 | 1569 | 794 | 650 | 2356 | 3486 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 24 | S 22 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 20 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 19 | SSE 11 | S 24 |
161 | 117 | 84 | 61 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 743 | 725 | 495 | 485 | 14 | 356 | 7 | 7 | 191 | 1247 | 446 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 26 | SW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | W 20 | — | S 20 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 24 |
92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 26 | 108 | 106 | 260 | 14 | — | 14 | 7 | — | 287 | 112 | 34 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 51 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 331 | 6 | 113 | 0 | 154 | 154 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pitstops provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pitstops can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pitstops 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 (Pitstops) 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 Pitstops 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.











