Surf Forecasts:
Pitstops surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s break it down in feet and miles. At Pitstops, the water’s about average for the season, sitting at 85°F, so a spring suit will do fine.
We start Saturday the 12th with a clean 2- to 3-foot SSW swell from a long 20-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate (955). It’s a fun little morning with a light cross-off breeze – perfect for a beginner reef, but expect some company.
Sunday the 13th bumps up to 5 feet, but the wind picks up and thunderstorms loom. The period drops to 17 seconds. The morning’s okay, but by afternoon it’s crossed up and not worth the paddle. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th hold at 4 feet with clean conditions, but energy is fading. Decent, but not special.
Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th is a dry spell. Swell drops to 2–3 feet, winds are fresh, and energy is weak – in the 400–600 range. A few days of nothing exciting.
Saturday the 19th brings a cleaner 3-foot SSW swell with a longer 18-second period and light winds. Better. Monday the 21st is the first real highlight: a clean 5-foot SSE swell with light offshore breezes. Rippable and fun for everyone.
But the standout is Tuesday the 22nd. Glassy flat water in the morning, a 3-foot S swell with a 20-second period – that’s proper groundswell. Energy is strong (1492), and it’ll be perfect on the reef. By afternoon, it’s 4 feet at 19 seconds, still glassy. That’s your session. Wednesday the 23rd is also glassy with 5-foot swell, but Tuesday has that extra length and power.
The 25th and 26th build to the biggest swell of the window – Saturday the 26th morning hits 7 feet at 17 seconds. That’s pushing into expert territory for a reef, but with light winds and energy at 2279, it’s a proper challenge.
Best bets: Tuesday the 22nd, then Wednesday the 23rd, and the big Saturday the 26th if you’ve got the skills. Slow start, but the payoff is real.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 485 | 1315 | 1425 | 1254 | 1068 | 756 | 763 | 906 | 849 | 687 | 678 | 529 | 536 | 543 | 627 | 639 | 580 | 383 | 366 | 350 | 265 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.16m | 7:25AM1.10m | 7:48PM1.19m | 7:59AM1.02m | 8:21PM1.18m | 8:30AM0.92m | 8:53PM1.13m | 8:58AM0.81m | 9:26PM1.05m | 9:23AM0.70m | 10:01PM0.96m | 9:43AM0.61m | 10:45PM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:12AM0.05m | 1:20PM0.01m | 1:49AM0.06m | 1:46PM0.02m | 2:24AM0.09m | 2:13PM0.05m | 2:59AM0.15m | 2:40PM0.09m | 3:35AM0.21m | 3:09PM0.15m | 4:16AM0.29m | 3:41PM0.22m | |||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 14 | 11 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 376 | 1315 | 1425 | 1254 | 1068 | 756 | 763 | 906 | 849 | 687 | 678 | 529 | 536 | 543 | 627 | 639 | 580 | 383 | 366 | 350 | 265 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | — | W 19 | — | WSW 18 | W 17 | — | SSE 7 | W 16 | S 24 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 485 | 210 | — | 30 | — | 30 | 23 | — | 76 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 37 | 37 | 124 | 5 | 330 | 91 | 59 | 37 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 14 | — | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 94 | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | 102 | 16 | 97 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 113 | 93 | 88 | 91 | 120 | 104 | — | 62 | 62 | 76 | 169 | 103 | 107 | 87 | 88 | — | — | 58 | 78 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 378 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 6 | 310 | 6 | 6 | 378 | 6 | 6 | 313 | 154 |
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