Pitstops Surf Break

Lat Long: 1.83° S 99.25° E

Pitstops Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pitstops sea temperature is
29.8° C
0.6° 

Pitstops surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pitstops surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, S swell with 1,201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pitstops in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pitstops over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it. We've got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, and it's a solid little setup.

Right off the bat, we're looking at Pitstops. This is a reliable reef break that's pretty exposed to the south-west swells, so it picks up a lot of what's moving through. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off Saturday morning, the 18th of July. We're looking at a 3ft SSW swell with a long 14-second period. The wind is glassy from the NNW, which is ideal. The combined energy is moderate at 352, but it's clean. The morning is the pick for a beginner-friendly wave. Saturday afternoon gets a bit onshore, so it's a no-go.

Sunday, the 19th, the wind goes onshore and the quality drops right out. Not worth a paddle.

Then we get a bit of a lull until Monday morning, the 20th. The swell picks up a bit to 5ft from the South, with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1214. However, the wind is cross-shore, so it's a bit messy. Monday afternoon is a different story. Glassy conditions, 5ft S swell, 16-second period, and very good surf conditions. That's your first real window. Tuesday the 21st keeps the clean conditions going with offshore ESE winds in the morning. A solid 4ft S swell with 14-second period. Moderate energy, but clean.

It stays clean through Wednesday the 22nd, but the swell drops back to 3ft. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th see a bump in size to 6ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 8-10 seconds. This makes it a bit more challenging, and the cross-offshore winds keep it manageable, but it's not the best shape. The combined energy is moderate to strong, but the quality is marginal. For the kite surfers, this strong, clean wind and decent swell might be more interesting than for a paddle surfer.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are cleaner again with 5ft and 4ft SSE swells. Winds are light and cross-offshore. A solid option for the weekend.

We get a bit of a run from Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th. The swell switches back to the S with a very long period of 18-21 seconds. The combined energy is strong. The wind is clean and light, with offshore conditions on Wednesday morning. This is a standout. The long period will favour the reef setup at Pitstops, giving great shape, but will be less ideal for beach breaks. The energy is solid.

The best of the best, however, looks like it lands on Thursday the 30th of July. We've got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 20-second period. The wind is glassy. It's an incredible combo of clean conditions and an ultra-long period swell that will rake across the reef. Then Friday the 31st of July is the absolute standout. 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a very strong 1389. This is an excellent day for experienced surfers. The size is a bit much for beginners, but for anyone else, it's game on. It stays good through Saturday morning the 1st of August, and on Sunday the 2nd of August, we get a calm, glassy morning as well.

So, the two true standouts: Monday afternoon the 20th of July for the first quality window, and Friday morning the 31st of July for the best overall conditions. The 31st has the best combination of size, period, energy, and glassy wind. Just be aware that Pitstops can get crowded 'often', so get in early.

That's the outlook. Keep your eyes on that Friday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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0.8
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SSW
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0.8
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13
1.3
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1.4
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17
1.4
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16
1.2
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14
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0.8
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SSE
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8
1.7
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1.9
SSE
10
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10
1.6
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
301
233
243
229
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1039
1174
1004
954
590
573
356
215
209
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255
573
665
495
461
386
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
W
15
NW
15
W
20
SW
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
W
0
SE
10
ESE
5
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15
SSE
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SSE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:55AM1.20m
9:33PM0.98m
9:36AM1.08m
10:20PM0.99m
10:16AM0.95m
11:08PM0.97m
10:58AM0.82m
00:00AM0.95m
11:45AM0.69m
00:59AM0.92m
12:52PM0.59m
2:05AM0.90m
2:22PM0.53m
3:11AM0.91m
Low Tide
3:12PM0.03m
3:10AM0.17m
3:45PM0.08m
3:58AM0.25m
4:17PM0.13m
4:49AM0.33m
4:50PM0.18m
5:46AM0.39m
5:26PM0.23m
7:00AM0.43m
6:10PM0.27m
8:57AM0.42m
7:07PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Pitstops Surf forecast

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.

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