Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Pitstops, starting Sunday afternoon and rolling through to the end of the forecast window. The water’s sitting at 85°F right now, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The pattern kicks off Sunday afternoon, 9th August, with a 6ft south swell rocking in at 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, meaning plenty of energy and shape, but it’ll be a bit straighter on a reef setup like this. Winds are cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph, keeping things clean. The combined energy’s moderate at 1629. Monday morning, 10th August, drops a touch to 5ft south swell with a 14-second period, but still cross-off winds at 9 mph give you clean conditions. Energy’s a bit stronger at 1770. Monday afternoon eases to 5ft south swell, period jumps to 20 seconds—very long—and winds go cross, so there’s a little chop. That’s a bit of a wind caveat for the afternoon.

Tuesday, 11th August, is the standout. Morning sees a 7ft south swell, 18-second period, cross-off winds at 9 mph, and energy hits 3580—that’s strong. Waves over 8ft are for experts only, and this is close, so only experienced crew should paddle out. It’s consistent and clean. Tuesday afternoon holds at 7ft, 17 seconds, still cross-off, energy at 2460. Wednesday, 12th, drops to 6ft and 5ft, both with cross-off winds, energy moderate around 1412 and 1284. Thursday, 13th, is beautiful—5ft SSE swell, 12-second period, but wind swings to light SE at 6 mph, cross-off, clean. Energy’s 1593. Thursday afternoon bumps to 5ft south swell, 19 seconds, energy 1886, light cross-off winds.

Friday, 14th August, is another standout. Morning gives 6ft south swell, 16 seconds, light SE winds at 6 mph, energy 1937. Afternoon pumps up to 7ft SSE, 16 seconds, energy 2336, still light cross-off. That’s a solid day for experienced surfers. Saturday, 15th, starts glassy at 5ft SSE, 14 seconds, with risk of thunderstorms and wind a mere 3 mph from the SSE. Energy’s 1562. Saturday afternoon goes cross at 5ft, energy drops to 1079, so less punchy.

Into the second week, Sunday, 16th, to Wednesday, 19th, sees a steady south swell between 3ft and 7ft, with periods from 14 to 18 seconds. Winds stay light to gentle cross-off, keeping things clean. Tuesday, 18th, hits 5ft SSW, 17 seconds, energy 1359, and Wednesday, 19th, brings 7ft south swell, 18 seconds, energy 2577—strong and clean. Thursday, 20th, holds 6ft SSW, 16 seconds, 1722 energy. Friday, 21st, has 6ft with moderate SE winds at 12 mph, still clean but windier. Saturday, 22nd, and Sunday, 23rd, taper off to 4ft, 14 seconds, with moderate winds, energy dropping to 501 by Sunday. Monday, 24th, picks up a little with 5ft south swell, 15 seconds, energy 1063, and gentle cross-off winds.

The best on offer is Tuesday, 11th August, with that 7ft south swell and strong energy, and Friday, 14th August, with 7ft SSE swell and clean conditions—both for experienced surfers only. Crowds are often at Pitstops, so expect company. Overall, a consistent run with no real gaps.

Rusty.

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