Surf Forecasts:
Pitstops surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, S swell with 2,744 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's chew the fat on what Pitstops is serving up for the next couple of weeks.
We've got a solid run of swell on the cards, with a steady stream of south and south-southwest groundswell that's got some proper length to it. It kicks off straight away on the Thursday morning with a clean 1.5m south swell. Water temp is a comfortable 85°F, right about what you'd expect for this time of year.
For that first full week, the wind is playing nice. Mostly a light, cross-off breeze, keeping that reef looking clean. The real standout is Friday afternoon, August 14th. We're talking a 7ft SSE swell, with a 16-second period. The numbers show serious energy, and that light cross-off wind will have it looking like a photo. One for the experienced surfer, that's for sure.
The weekend keeps the clean lines coming with swell around 4ft to 5ft. There's a storm risk hanging about, but if you get the early morning windows with the light breeze, you'll be in for a treat. Expect plenty of company out there, so be ready to share.
Roll into Tuesday the 18th, and you've got another gold star. A 5ft SSW swell with a massive 19-second period, that's proper groundswell energy. Light winds and clear skies will have it glassy. It's a top pick, but remember, that super long period can make it a bit straight on the wrong break; for a reef setup like this, though, it'll be a dream.
Things start to get a little more marginal after that. The swell from the 21st onward drops to the 5ft to 6ft range, and the wind gets a bit stiffer. The numbers show the power is fading.
Week two, from the 23rd onwards, it's definitely winding down. You're looking at smaller surf, mostly 3ft to 4ft in the mornings, but that afternoon sea breeze brings a messy chop. By the 25th, the swell drops to just 2ft and the energy is almost gone (287). It tries to bump back up to 4ft on the 26th, but it's never really on song for the rest of the run.
If you want my honest call, Friday the 14th afternoon and Tuesday the 18th are your absolute winners. Big, powerful, clean surf. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty.
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Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 717 | 1342 | 1555 | 1314 | 1818 | 1246 | 777 | 725 | 1121 | 763 | 606 | 329 | 264 | 127 | 528 | 1094 | 970 | 2223 | 2168 | 2744 | 2221 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:01PM0.95m | 7:12AM1.28m | 7:41PM1.03m | 7:51AM1.22m | 8:20PM1.08m | 8:28AM1.13m | 8:58PM1.10m | 9:02AM1.01m | 9:36PM1.08m | 9:35AM0.89m | 10:15PM1.03m | 10:06AM0.76m | 10:58PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.01m | 00:39AM0.06m | 1:30PM-0.01m | 1:25AM0.06m | 2:01PM-0.00m | 2:08AM0.08m | 2:30PM0.02m | 2:49AM0.13m | 2:58PM0.05m | 3:29AM0.20m | 3:26PM0.10m | 4:10AM0.27m | 3:55PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 8 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 11 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
| kJ | 717 | 1342 | 1555 | 1314 | 1818 | 1246 | 777 | 725 | 1121 | 763 | 606 | 329 | 264 | 97 | 284 | 1094 | 620 | 2223 | 2168 | 2744 | 2221 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSE 11 | S 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 15 | S 26 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 649 | 439 | 11 | 91 | 129 | 121 | 395 | 373 | 329 | 183 | 13 | 61 | 33 | 110 | 528 | 180 | 970 | 43 | 22 | 10 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | S 25 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | N 4 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 26 | S 26 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 22 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 12 | 33 | 12 | 12 | 124 | 1 | 255 | 242 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 37 | 127 | 181 | 31 | 64 | 11 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 10 | — | S 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 337 | 372 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 11 | 81 | — | 39 | 26 | 40 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 378 | 6 |
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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).
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